img-4740_orig Daughters of the Diaspora revolutionizes how we teach Reproductive Health Founded in 2012, the Daughters of the Diaspora (DoD) is a national nonprofit working to teach young Black girls on the importance of reproductive health and sex education. In an interview with the Inquirer Philly, the organizationโs Philadelphia site director Shanaye Jeffers explains that many girls are ignorant of By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
1868945 Music 21 Savage - i am > i was The last time 21 Savage (currently known as Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) released a solo project was June 2017. In October the same year, he was part of the collaborative effort โWithout Warningโ, with Offset and Metro Booming. For what it was worth, his debut, โIssa Albumโ, was an impressive By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
phyllis_wheatley Everyday Community Preservation project seeks historical photos of city's black community Photographs of Buffalo's African-American community from throughout the generations are being sought as part of a historical preservation project. The Uncrowned Queens Institute, the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library and the Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora are asking members of the community to share their By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
Quilting-576x1024 Everyday Community Libraries display work of Quilting Sisters, Sew What Sisters during Black History Month Solano County celebrates Black History Month by exhibiting quilts made by two local needle-crafting circles: the Quilting Sisters and the Sew What Sisters. These groups have a number of common members; they teach, encourage and support each other as they produce their work. Collectively the goal of these talented By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
alexandria_ocasio_cortez Everyday Community DEMS SEEK GREEN NEW DEAL FOR ENVIRONMENT Democrats launched a sweeping plan Thursday to transform the U.S. economy to combat climate change and create thousands of jobs in renewable energy, signaling its likely elevation as a central campaign issue in 2020 despite President Donald Trumpโs failure to mention climate change in his State of the By Victor Flavius โข 4 min read
gucci-blackface-kulture Culture Gucci and Adidas Apologize and Drop Products Called Racist Less than a week into Black History Month, in two episodes of retail dรฉjร vu, Adidas and Gucci have apologized and pulled products criticized as racist. The offending Gucci item was an $890 black-knit womenโs balaclava that could be pulled up over the lower half of the wearerโ By Victor Flavius โข 3 min read
1033842606 Lifestyle YOUR CANCER Movement Brings Community Together to Recognize Those Making a Difference If you or a loved one is living with cancer, always remember โ thereโs strength in numbers. In fact, thereโs an entire community of patients, doctors, nurses, caregivers, researchers, payers, policy makers, advocacy groups and many, many others behind you โ all working hard to help transform cancer care from By Victor Flavius โข 1 min read
1033082125 5 simple ways to stay connected Wintertime offers many special opportunities to come together with friends and family. However, between busy work schedules, festive holiday parties and non-stop travel, finding ways to stay connected with loved ones while on-the-go can be difficult. But, a busy calendar doesnโt mean you need to fall By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
33608105 3 technology challenges for entrepreneurs and how to handle them As a small business owner, you face many challenges. From stiff competition for customers to getting your name out there in a crowded marketplace and of course, balancing your budget, there's always something new that needs your attention. Investing in technology can help alleviate many of the concerns By Victor Flavius โข 3 min read
1033858377 Health & Wellness Making healthcare more accessible and medications more affordable: Technology to the rescue If you find it challenging to understand the convoluted and sometimes conflicting information regarding your healthcare, youโre not alone. Because the U.S. healthcare system is so complex, sometimes it can be a struggle for patients and even doctors to have clear, transparent information about the costs of medications By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
1033435335 4 Ways Female Founders Turbocharge Their Businesses Women are starting businesses at a record pace โ motivated to pursue passions, financial independence and the flexibility that eludes most traditional jobs. In the U.S. alone, women entrepreneurs generate $1.1 million in revenue on average across retail, professional and personal service businesses that have operated for 11 years. By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
1033312270 Food 4 myths about salt After more than a century of debate over the role of salt in human health, new medical evidence suggests that reducing salt in the U.S. diet may pose a greater risk of harm to the average person. Consider these four common myths about salt: Myth 1: Salt consumption leads By Victor Flavius โข 2 min read
