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Taking Care of Black Men’s Health: Here are some Essential Tips

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

These tips include access to primary physicians, mental health checkups, dermatology awareness, dentistry, ophthalmology, and neurology.

Omega Psi Phi Cuff Links: A Symbol of Pride and Prestige

by David BeckfordSeptember 25, 2025

SUICIDE PREVENTION: Your life truly matters, time to step up and get help!

by The Newsletter 05August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

Travel: Finding your new life in love with living in a country outside of the U.S.A.

by The Newsletter 05July 19, 2025

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Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Provides Essential Medical Aid to Ghana and the Ivory Coast

by The Newsletter 05November 3, 2024November 2, 2024

Ice Cube says black Americans like him only had three choices growing up – dull job, jail or death!

by The Newsletter 05December 17, 2023December 17, 2023

Racism takes a toll: the challenges to African American longevity

by The Newsletter 05September 17, 2023September 16, 2023

A look into Mariachi music, and the late Vicente Fernandez, who was at the forefront of the sound

by The Newsletter 05April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

Jada Pinkett Smith Reflects on Alopecia Journey Since Oscars Slap: “I Had to Really Dig Deep”

by Ariel KahanaFebruary 12, 2023February 12, 2023

The first Black Billionaire, Reginald Lewis left his imprint on the Black community

by Lacey G Souldier TurnerDecember 16, 2022December 16, 2022

Lori Sweetman of LGBTQ Education and Consulting LLC to be Featured on Close Up Radio

by The Newsletter 05November 16, 2022December 11, 2022

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Health & Fitness Bit: Your Life Needs More

by The Newsletter 05August 12, 2022December 31, 2022

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Surviving COVID-19 Could Make Obtaining Life Insurance Complicated

by The Newsletter 05July 7, 2022January 1, 2023

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Poetry ‘n Prose: Accept Life as it Unfolds!

by The Newsletter 05June 5, 2022December 31, 2022

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6 Helpful Tips for Parents of Kids Heading Off to College

by Ariel KahanaMay 13, 2022January 1, 2023

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STL Politics: Remembering former State Rep. and prominent figure Cora Faith Walker, dead at 37

by Lacey TurnerMarch 19, 2022December 31, 2022

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Prose Corner: “N” THE G.A.P.

by The Newsletter 05February 4, 2022January 1, 2023

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GQ Men of the Year: Lil Nas X is turning Heads for 2022

by The Newsletter 05January 3, 2022December 31, 2022

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Poetry & Prose: Narcissistic Lesbians and my mother

by The Newsletter 05October 3, 2021December 31, 2022