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How Mobihealth Drives a Telemedicine Revolution in Africa
As a child growing up in northern Nigeria, Dr. Funmi Adewara experienced a severe hand injury that required multiple surgeries…
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Jumpy House, Car Show and Good Food Mark Marin City Labor Day Celebration
Many people came out and enjoyed the Marin City Labor Day celebration, which was held on Monday, Sept. 2 on…
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Opinion – Kamala Harris: Imagining What Can Be, Unburdened by What Has Been
As we enter the final 90 day stretch of what will likely be the most bizarre presidential election cycle in…
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The Alzheimer’s Association Presents a “Free” and “Unforgettable” Weekend
The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting a free play and a free concert at the Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center at…
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California Black Health Network’s New Campaign Zooms in on Patient Rights, Empowerment
California Black Health Network (CBHN) recently launched its “Health 4 Life: Healthy Black People Campaign.” The campaign aims to empower…
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Charles R. Drew Univ. of Medicine and Science Receives $75 Million Gift
The university, founded in 1966, received a donation from the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. That program aims to accelerate wealth…
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The First Presidential Debate of 2024 Mired in Trump’s Lies, Poor Media Moderation
Forget alternative facts and political spin: the first presidential debate of 2024 was an overwhelming flood of falsehoods. The twice-impeached…
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Community Rally Demands Supervisors Merge Recall with Regular Elections
A group of community-based organizations rallied prior to the May 14 Alameda County Board of Supervisors' vote to persuade the…
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An Oakland Homeless Shelter Is Showing How a Housing and Healthcare First Approach Can Work: Part 1
Hundreds of tents and abandoned vehicles now dot major streets and neighborhoods of the Bay Area. Unfortunately, this problem is…
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2024 Primary Election Candidates for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 5 Seat
Nine candidates have filed to run for the Alameda County District 5 Board of Supervisors seat in the March 2024…
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Highlights President’s Commitment to Black Community in Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive telephone interview, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Biden’s unwavering commitment to addressing the Black…
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Zoleka Mandela, Granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, Dies at 43
Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of the South African martyr and its first democratically elected president, died on Sept. 25 after an…
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Losing Income Chief Cause of Homelessness, UCSF Study Finds
Losing income is the No. 1 reason Californians end up homeless -- and the vast majority of them say a…
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California Black Media Briefs
Last week, the White House approved major disaster support for California’s recovery from a series of severe storms that have…
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Women’s History Month: Assemblywoman McKinnor Joins Panel of Legislators at Sacramento Event
Last week, Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) joined a diverse panel of women legislators at the “Women in California’s Legislature: 2023…
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What the Cochrane Review Says About Masks For COVID-19 — and What It Doesn’t
SciCheck Digest People online are touting the results of a Cochrane review to incorrectly claim… The post What the Cochrane…
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WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’ Draft Reaffirms Nations’ Sovereignty to Dictate Health Policy
SciCheck Digest Members of the World Health Organization are in the process of developing a… The post WHO ‘Pandemic Treaty’…
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Topic: Nursing Homes and African American Residents
Our conversation today is on nursing homes, where African American family members are residents. Healthcare… The post Topic: Nursing Homes…
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World Health Officials Gather for Urgent Meeting Over Outbreak of Virus Deemed among Globe’s ‘Deadliest Disease’ that Has No Cure
The World Health Organization held an “urgent meeting” on February 14 to discuss the new… The post World Health Officials…
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Tours Newly Opened Housing Navigation Center
ABOVE: Mayor Sylvester Turner tours the newly opened Navigation Center Mayor Sylvester Turner recently joined… The post Mayor Sylvester Turner…
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California Advocates Shine Light on Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black Women
“This film will shine light on the critical issue of saving lives and this film will help ensure that every…
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Republican Lawmakers Announce Agenda to ‘Fix California’
“Crime is soaring, homelessness is out of control, the cost of living is unsustainable, schools are failing students, our water…
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Topic: Heart Health in Eldercare
February is heart health month. What a nice way to start the month off by… The post Topic: Heart Health…
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Rev. Rhett H. James Honored During Dr. King Program
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Reverend James was a brilliant civic leader and pastor,” said Rev. Ronald E. Jones, a former Garland,…
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