Hurricane Preparedness
With a few weeks left until the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season, how prepared are you for the threat of the impact that the storms may may have?
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Infertility Awareness
Infertility is not anyone’s fault. There are many factors that lead to difficulty with conception. Infertility affects 7.3 million Americans. We can show support by being non-judgemental towards people trying to conceive, and by educating ourselves.
Responding to Climate Change in South Africa
Globally, as the effects of climate change become more apparent, the reaction is gradually gaining traction. Coping with climate change…
Jazz and Baseball Were Teammates
FunTimes Fun: Events & Entertainment! The rhythm of every pitch, just like every note, has a story.
The Culture of Slapping
A slap’s objective is generally to humiliate rather than to damage. The term “slap” is commonly used to downplay the apparent severity of an act, even if the conduct was very harsh.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: Opinion Piece
The world watched as Judge Jackson, hopeful to become the first African American woman to serve on the U. S. Supreme Court, endured biased and excruciating interrogation by Republican senators.
Transgender Day of Visibility: Gender Diversity in Traditional and Modern African Societies
March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility. To dispel myths about non-heteronormative identities in traditional Africa, and ‘shake the table’ by providing an anti-colonial perspective on gender, we are exploring queer identities practiced in African societies
Famous Intersexuals in the Black Community and the Challenges They Face
Intersex condition is not as rare as many think it is. Famous Black intersexuals open our eyes to the racism and the misogyny they face as they fight for their right to sexual and reproductive health.
Online Dating is Dangerous, Especially for Black Women.
The danger of online dating has never felt so real, especially with the deaths of three Black women: Asia Maynard, Lauren Smith Field and Brenda Rawl who were killed by men they met on dating sites.
World Water Day: The Global Crisis of Groundwater Pollution and Strategies for Improvement
Water is an integral part of survival, and the deadly issue of access to clean drinking water continues to plague at-risk communities. For example, every minute a child dies from diarrhea.