Health
Severely disabled girl uses robot to walk
A 10-year-old Belgian girl who suffers from epilepsy that is so severe that she can barely move is now able to walk in place, thanks to the help of a new “robot.” Her parents are […]
Month: July 2020
Culture
John Lewis’s final words.
By John Lewis Mr. Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral. While my time here has now come […]
News
News readership slips from its pandemic peak
People are getting tired of news about coronavirus. In the United Kingdom, the drop-off is strongest among women and younger people, according to a new study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism […]
Business
As SEC relaxes rules, small businesses raise money
Honeycomb Credit is a small crowdfunding company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It typically handles 10 inquiries a day from business owners seeking loans from the community. Since pandemic hit, it is averaging 30 to 40 daily. […]
events
National Black Nurses Association Virtual Installation Ceremony of its new Board of Directors
Join the Zoom Conference NBNA Mission: To serve as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities and improving health. The National Black Nurses Association is fortunate […]
International
Mexican researchers decode the names of 9 Mayan rulers
Mexican researchers turned to high-tech to help decode Mayan hieroglyphs and decipher the names of nine chiefs who ruled the ancient city of Cobá during its golden era, between A.D. 500 and 780. The names […]
Health
African American Scientist Breaks Ground in Cancer Research
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, an assistant professor at Morehouse School of Medicine in the Physiology Department, has reportedly become the first person to successfully cure cancer in mice […]
Health
$2M baby: Russian tot gets pricey shot
A 1-year-old Russian girl suffering from a rare neuromuscular disease has received an injection of what’s been dubbed the world’s “most-expensive shot,” thanks to online fundraising efforts led by her mother that drew donations from […]
Culture
Rep. John Lewis’s casket crosses Edmund Pettus Bridge from Selma to Montgomery
New York Interview, June 8, 2020 “We must never ever give up, or give in or throw in the towel. We must continue to press on! And be prepared to do what we can to help educate […]
Celebrity
‘I. AM. BACK.’: Mike Tyson announces return to the ring
The most significant event in sports this year may be a boxing battle between two former champions in their 50s. Once described as the “Baddest Man on the Planet,” former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is […]
Wellness
entertainment
Zenger movie review: ‘The Old Guard’
“The Old Guard” is a film that is so woke, it puts its audience to sleep. Netflix’s attempt to fill the superhero void is more progressive than it is heroic. As Americans figure out what […]