March 2023 – Page 11

Why The BMI Scale Isn’t Accurate for Black Folks

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by Jaleesa Robinson Modern technology is something that we see advance and change every day. From the beginning of time, modern technology has helped society reach new levels that were thought to not be possible. With […]

From Huntsville’s Oakwood University to ‘Saturday Night Live’

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By Matt Wake Even if his back’s to the audience, Jason Max Ferdinand can tell when a choir he’s directing has listeners in the palm of their collective hand. “You hear oohs and aahs,” Ferdinand […]

Sugar Vs. Sweetener Substitutes: The Good & Bad

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by Ruthie Hawkins, BlackDoctor.org Contributor When it comes to our favorite drinks, whether in the form of a latte, a piping hot cup of tea, or a delicious cocktail, you may be surprised how that calorie […]

Men’s Golf Fall Two Spots on Day Two of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

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SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. __ The Alabama A&M men’s golf team is 11th after two rounds of play at the Bobby Nichols Invitational this week, hosted by Tennessee Tech at the Sevierville Golf Club. The Bulldogs turned […]

Bill would set minimum teacher salary of $60,000 a year

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By Leada Gore New legislation would set the minimum pay for teachers at $60,000 a year, a move that comes after President Biden called for educator raises in his State of the Union address. The bill […]

World War II Army veteran, Montgomery resident honored at Women Who Shape the State

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By Sarah Swetlik Pvt. Romay Davis, a 103-year-old World War II veteran from Montgomery, received the first Lifetime Achievement Award at the 10th annual Women Who Shape The State event Wednesday. Davis served in the 6888th Central Postal […]

Woman makes up boy on Facebook to talk to her niece, who asks fictional boy to kill her aunt, uncle, cousin and dog

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By Stephen Dethrage A 19-year-old is in the Tuscaloosa County Jail after asking a fictional stranger to shoot and kill her family. According to court records filed Tuesday, 19-year-old Marissa Williams has lived with her aunt […]

Alabama adopts new school reading materials, despite complaint about ‘demonic’ influence

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By Trisha Powell Crain After delaying a decision last year, the Alabama state Board of Education today adopted new reading materials for kindergarten through third graders. The materials are aligned with requirements of the Literacy Act; […]

Freestanding emergency departments spread in Alabama as rural hospitals struggle

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By Amy Yurkanin Two hospitals have announced plans to build freestanding emergency departments in north Alabama – bringing a new type of critical care facility to the areas around Huntsville and Decatur. The first freestanding emergency […]

What Is Chromium Picolinate? Do You Really Need It?

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by Jason Henderson Chromium picolinate is a supplement that many folks take, as it’s touted to unlock insulin, burn fat and build muscle. But do you really need to add it to your diet when the […]