Richard Dean Parsons, a distinguished leader in corporate America known for his roles at Time Warner and Citigroup, died at his Manhattan home at the age of 76 after complications from multiple myeloma.
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VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser premieres $26 million fund, encouraging new venture capital to D.C. based start-ups
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a $26 million D.C. Venture Capital Program to invest in early-stage tech companies, with a focus on underrepresented founders, and the program is supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Posted inBaltimore News
From Christmas to Kwanzaa: The role of traditions in the holiday season
John Jones, Olu Butterfly Woods, Chrissy Thornton, Brianne Mobley and Claudia Thorne all celebrate different traditions during the holiday season, including Kwanzaa, ice cream cakes, Carvel ice cream cakes, disco ball trees and seafood feasts, to foster solidarity and community-building.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Bar Association salutes trailblazing attorney Elaine R. Jones
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) honored Elaine R. Jones with the Honorable Annice M. Wagner Pioneer Award during its 153rd Annual Leadership Awards Banquet on Dec. 7.
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Kenya announces plan to combat rising gender-based violence as 100 women are killed in four months
Kenya’s government has declared gender-based violence the nation’s most pressing security threat, with 100 women killed in the past four months, and has formed a specialized unit to combat femicides, as the U.N. reports that Africa recorded the highest rate of partner-related femicide in 2023.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Coat and food drive serves up hope and holiday cheer
Dicko Foundation and Piano Keys Restaurant and Lounge hosted a coat drive and dinner for those in need at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C., donating over 100 coats, gloves, care packages, and thermal tents, and serving hot food to over 100 people.
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Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?
Inflation and economic crisis in Nigeria has led to stampedes during Christmas charity events, resulting in the deaths of at least 67 people, many of them children, due to the lack of adherence to public safety measures.
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A soul-stirring celebration: ArtsCentric’s ‘Black Nativity’ reimagines Langston Hughes’ classic at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring original music and choreography, has been extended due to popular demand, and has been praised for its powerful and uplifting performance.
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Meet Dana Robinson, the new associate dean of strategic communications and marketing at JHU School of Nursing
Dana Robinson, a Baltimore native and former Miss Delaware State University, has been appointed as associate dean of strategic communications and marketing for the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, where she will promote the stories and experiences of the institution’s nursing students.
Posted inLIFE & STYLE
Single in the City: Whole and healed for the holidays
This holiday season, choose self-love and wholeness by investing in your own growth, setting boundaries, creating your own traditions, and celebrating small wins, rather than feeling pressured to find a partner.
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Walking pneumonia cases surge
MedStar Health has reported a 356% increase in walking pneumonia cases in October, and physicians suggest that people take preventive measures such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently to reduce the risk of contracting the infection.