The November 2024 jobs report revealed a spike in unemployment for Black Americans, prompting White House economists to reflect on the deeper work needed to ensure a lasting economic recovery for Black Americans.
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Posted inPrince George's County News
Food insecurity is on the menu: Pre-Thanksgiving turkey giveaways run out of food in Prince George’s County
Wanda Durant’s Family Foundation and Prince George’s County Council Vice Chair Sydney J. Harrison hosted Thanksgiving food drives in Prince George’s County, providing 500 turkeys and food boxes to those in need, while the National Capital Area Food Bank’s Hunger Report confirmed that 50% of Prince George’s County residents have experienced food insecurity this year.
Posted inBlack History
Smithsonian honors women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with screening of upcoming Tyler Perry filmÂ
Tyler Perry’s Netflix film, “The Six Triple Eight”, tells the story of the Women’s Army Corps’ 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who cleared over 17 million pieces of mail in just 90 days, and is set to be released on Dec. 20.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. area HBCUs create home base for student veterans and dependents
Veterans and their dependents are enrolling in colleges and universities in record numbers thanks to the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007, which provides educational benefits to those who have served honorably in the military.
Posted inNEWS
Violence prevention services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement nationwide
The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.
Posted inNational News
Student debt cancellation continues for public servants
The U.S. Department of Education has announced 60,000 additional teachers, nurses, firefighters and government public administrators will have their loans canceled under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, bringing the total number of borrowers with debt cancellation to over 1 million.
Posted inNEWS
Growing your health with herbs
The DMV area is home to a variety of natural health food stores and herbal shops that offer a range of supplements, teas, and tinctures to support health and wellness goals, with Dynamic Health and Wellness, Blue Nile, and GLUT being some of the most popular options.
Posted inHealth
Rev. Sharpton, Al B. Sure! partner to reverse Medicare coverage denial for essential post transplant test
Albert “Al B. Sure!” Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the HEiTC Coalition successfully fought for Medicare coverage of crucial post-transplant blood tests, which detect organ rejection and prevent patients from undergoing painful surgical biopsies.
Posted inMaryland Government
Dawn Moore “Comes Home” to UMD sharing Maryland’s PrioritiesÂ
First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore returned to her alma mater, the University of Maryland College Park, to discuss her vision of service and her critical priorities as Maryland’s first lady, including children’s mental health, women’s economic empowerment, supporting Maryland’s military families, and championing the arts.
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Eli Lilly lowers price on popular obesity medication
Eli Lilly has announced a significant price reduction for its weight loss medication Zepbound, which is now available for $399 for a four-week supply of the 2.5 mg dose, and $549 for a four-week supply of the 5 mg dose.
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White House Initiative on HBCUs announces 2024 scholars – all D.C. and Maryland HBCUs representedÂ
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has announced the 2024 class of scholars, comprising 110 exemplary students from 77 HBCUs, including six from D.C. and Maryland institutions, who will participate in workshops, leadership development programs, and networking events throughout the year.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking individuals with high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in order to provide them with prevention activities and support programs.