Family

Black and Missing Foundation Shines Spotlight on Missing Persons and Their Families

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Derrica Wilson and her sister Natalie noticed what had become the norm for mainstream media when it comes to the plight of missing women and girls of…

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Commentary: The Jackson Five – Five

NNPA NEWSWIRE — With hits like "I'll Be There," "The Love You Save" and "I Want You Back," the brothers Jackson took the world by storm. Their trailblazing act set…

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PRESS ROOM: LA County Department of Mental Health Announces Partnership with Dodgers to Promote Mental Health Awareness

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced a multi-year partnership focused on bringing…

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Dickerson library hosts family game nights

DAYTONA TIMES — Families can stop by the John H. Dickerson Heritage Library, 411 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday for some good, old-fashioned…

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Congressional Health Subcommittee Considers Congresswoman Kelly’s MOMMA’s Act, Comprehensive Legislation Designed to Save Mothers’ Lives

CHICAGO DEFENDER — In an effort to address the gross disparity facing mothers of color, especially African American mothers, the MOMMA’s Act would expand access to culturally component care throughout the…

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Attorney General Sues Parents

THE AFRO — Sixteen families in the D.M.V. are being sued by the District of Columbia, who seeks more than $2.9 million from parents it says falsified residency records to enroll…

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CTA Introduces “Baby on Board!” Buttons to Help Pregnant Riders Find a Seat

CHICAGO DEFENDER — As part of its ongoing efforts to promote customer courtesy, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) today announced that it is offering, for the first time ever, free “Baby…

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Entrepreneur Creates Flashcards That Teach Children About Black Millionaires And Billionaires

CHICAGO DEFENDER — New Orleans-based media company, Raising Black Millionaires, has just released the first volume in their series of Raising Black Millionaires Flashcards, to empower parents and educators of…

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Children’s Home & Aid Honors Chicago Couple For Dedication to Children and Families

CHICAGO DEFENDER — At their 99th September Gala, the Children’s Home & Aid Woman’s Board presented John and Fran Edwardson with the 2019 Pauline K. Palmer Award. The award is bestowed…

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Waverly’s Wonder Kid

THE AFRO — What were you doing when you were 10 years old? Most of us were probably playing double-dutch, hide and seek, or climbing trees. If you’re Zoe Lashley, then…

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