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Study Debunks Association Between Hepatitis C, Prostate Cancer

An analysis of NHANES data found no significant association between HCV infection and risk of prostate cancer, contrary to findings from previous research.

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Jones, Sissieretta (1869-1933)

Sissieretta Jones was a world-famous soprano who in June 1892, became the first African American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York. Touring internationally in the late 1800s and early 1900s, she sang both classical opera and performed in musical comedies with her own

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Racial, political divide in Harris County on mail-in vote expansion amid COVID-19

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Douglas Jackson: Kikstart Inc. Founder, Back Home to Serve Those in Need

“They showed me that having compassion for our fellow man is something that bestows a blessing upon us,” said Jackson, 65, founder and director of Kikstart Inc., a program that provides food and educates communities on the importance of nutritional

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Winters, Lawrence (1915–1965)

Lawrence Winters was born Lawrence Whisonant on November 12, 1915, in Kings Creek, South Carolina, one of three sons of Eliza Whisonant (née Smith) and Marion Frank Whisonant, a farmer. He took private voice lessons before entering Howard University where he was coached by the distinguished African

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Africa: Some Lessons From the History of Epidemics in Africa

The history of endemic diseases, epidemics and pandemics in Africa shows, contrary to a stubborn belief, that the continent has had a long experience of biomedicine - its theory, techniques, and modes of

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Dad kept me grounded, says daughter of Oliver Clarke

Describing the late Oliver Clarke as an incredible philanthropist and businessman and “undercover celebrity”, Alexandra Clarke said that her late father always sought to keep her grounded, warning against notions of

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Huizar arrested on federal corruption charges

LOS ANGELES — City Councilman Jose Huizar, long considered the central figure in a nearly two-year federal bribery and corruption probe at City Hall, has been arrested at his Boyle Heights

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Healthcare Middlemen Causing California Communities of Color to Pay More at the Pharmacy Counter

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Shahine was like my sister and friend, says PM

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Southern Company Gas donates $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine for health equity

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Wilson, Lionel (1915-1998)

Lionel Wilson, lawyer, judge, and politician, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 4, 1915 to Jules and Louise Wilson. In 1918 the family moved to Oakland, California, where his parents believed a smaller and less-noticeable black community would afford them greater freedoms and less

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A Brief History of Angola

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Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him

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Cape Town under 55 test rationing: Province explains what to do if you have Covid-19 symptoms

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DCPS Elementary Graduates Celebrated for Academic Success During COVID-19.

(ThyBlackMan.com) William Jackson of My Quest to Teach and Aida Correa of Love Built Life are educators, business owners, STREAM activists that are honoring graduating 5th grade students from Crown Point Elementary School and Venetia Elementary School with academic awards and

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Ba, Mariama (1929-1981)

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Africa: Why More Must Be Done to Fight Bogus COVID-19 Cure Claims

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Kenya: Uhuru - I Want People Who Will Not Fight My Agenda

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Southern Company Gas donates $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine for health equity

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Scatman Crothers, the veteran of show business who was first black featured on Los Angeles TV

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Ralph Lauren Donates 1.5M Pieces Of Clothing To COVID Relief & Delivers Coffee To Hospital Workers In Hometown Of NYC

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