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8 Diabetes Warning Signs Black Adults Should Not Ignore 

Think about the number of times we explain away the little things our bodies do. You are constantly drinking water, so you blame the heat. You keep waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom, but assume you are drinking too much before bed. You feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, but tell yourself it is probably work, family responsibilities, or simply getting older.

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collage of flags of Angola, Morocco, and Mauritania

African Independence in November: Angola, Morocco and Mauritania 

This month, we celebrate the journeys of Angola, Mauritania, and Morocco. Angola endured a 14-year armed liberation struggle against Portuguese colonial rule; Mauritania followed a gradual political transition from French administration to sovereign statehood, while Morocco combined nationalist resistance, royal leadership, popular mobilization, and diplomacy to end French and Spanish colonial control.

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marathon being held in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Philadelphia Marathon 2026 Cold Training for Black Runners

Running alongside people who understand both the physical demands of marathon preparation and the experience of being underrepresented in the sport can make a difference. The real advantage is not simply having someone to run beside, but knowing that when the alarm rings before sunrise and the Philadelphia streets are freezing, there are people expecting you to show up.

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