Re-entering public life, Kirbyjon Caldwell confronts lingering stigma while leaning on faith, family and community support.
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Posted inAfro Briefs
Black Girl White Coat pushes for greater representation in medicine
Black Girl White Coat (BGWC), founded by Dr. Sandra Coker, works to close the gap in medicine where only 2.8 percent of U.S. physicians are Black women. Through mentorship, scholarships and representation, BGWC helps aspiring doctors overcome systemic barriers and build a stronger pipeline of Black female physicians.
Posted inCommentary
The Obikes: What’s the secret to Black love and longevity?
Raawiya Thomas and Angela CeZar Obike, a couple who have been together for 34 years, share their experiences and lessons learned to maintain a long-lasting relationship.
Posted inMoney
How to budget when you live paycheck to paycheck
Living paycheck to paycheck is a common issue for millions of Americans, but proactive measures such as budgeting, saving, and seeking additional income can help individuals break the cycle and improve their financial well-being.
Posted inMusic
Top five Afrobeats, American music collabos you should listen to today
By Amaka Watson, Defender Network Afrobeats, the genre that originated in West Africa, has rapidly taken the world by storm. With its infectious rhythms and dance-inducing melodies, Afrobeats has managed to bridge cultural gaps and bring artists from different parts of the globe together. These top five Afrobeats collaborations with U.S. based artists showcase the […]
Posted inBUSINESS
Top 5 Black-owned personal finance podcasts you should listen to today
By Amaka Watson, Houston Defender Financial freedom and generational wealth will always be top tier on the list of New Year resolutions. It isn’t about the power and flexibility having that money can do for your life. If you are taking active steps to improve your financial health here are the top 5 Black-owned podcasts […]
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Black people, estate planning and wills: the push to financially plan for life after death
By the Houston Defender When legendary hip hop artist DMX — born Earl Simmons — died last year from a massive heart attack, a fight began over his extensive rap catalog. Despite selling more than 74 million albums and enjoying a wildly successful career in both music and movies, DMX died without a will. So […]
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority opens new credit union
By ReShonda Tate, Houston Defender Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first Black Greek sorority, founded in 1908, continues to make history. Now, the organization has created their very own credit union, “For Members Only.” The FMO credit union is the first Black-owned, women-led, sorority-based digital banking financial institution in the history of the United States. “Everyone […]
Posted inCommentary
I still believe Black women
By ReShonda Tate, The Defender Network Well, folks asked for it, so they got it. Authorities in Alabama have filed criminal charges against Carlee Russell, the woman who confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped after stopping to check on a toddler she saw walking on the side of an interstate highway. Carlee […]
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Top five hurricane season preparation tips
By Amaka Watson, Defender Network Hurricane season is here, meaning the time has come to prepare for natural disasters that traditionally impact America’s southern states. Preparation is key when it comes to catastrophic events. Individuals and families must take proactive steps to safeguard themselves against potential storms. Here are the top five steps you can […]
Posted inNational News
Top 10 Black history events in June
By Aswad Walker, Defender Network In support of celebrating Black history 24/7/365, check out the list below to learn about key historical events that have taken place during the month of June— in addition to Juneteenth. U.S. Rep. Joseph Haynes Rainey born On June 21, 1832, the first African American to serve in the U.S. […]
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: why Black folk need holidays
By Aswad Walker, Defender Network For some, holidays are just days off work. For others, many of them are considered sacred and holy. But all holidays were created by a specific group of people for a specific reason. Holidays were meant to be vehicles for teaching, highlighting and passing down specific values important to the […]