Commentary
SERMON: THE ISAAC TEST
By Reverend Dr. Willie L. Hinton, Sr. Genesis 22:1-2 (1) And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I […]
Month: July 2025
Obituaries
OBITUARIES 7/23 – 7/29/2025
CELEBRITY DEATH Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved ‘Cosby Show’ Star and Acclaimed Artist, Dies at 54 ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Joe W. Clay, Jr. February 13, 1940 – July 13, 2025 Funeral service for Mr. Joe W. […]
Sports
Defending champion Jackson State leads the SWAC preseason parade
The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2025 preseason all-SWAC football selections on Monday morning and its preseason Predicted Order of Finish on Wednesday. In both cases, 2024 overall champion Jackson State was at the top […]
Sports
5 biggest football questions ahead of SWAC Media Day
by Chris Stevens he SWAC’s annual Football Media Day takes place this week, and ahead of the festivities, we give you our top five questions about Media Day and the 2025 season. 1. Can Jackson State […]
Sports
HBCU to get quarter-million-dollar boost from NHL to support hockey program
by HBCU Sports The official start of Tennessee State hockey might be put on hold for now, but the program is receiving financial support from the NHL. TSU will play during the 2026-27 season, “a move made in […]
Health
5 Medical Conditions That May Mimic Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dr. Nicole B. Washington When memory loss strikes in an older adult, Alzheimer’s Disease is often one of the first thoughts that come to mind. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, there […]
Health
Top 10 Reasons to Add Green Bananas to Your Diet Today
By Karen Heslop You may have heard about all the ways ripe bananas are great for you, but did you know that green bananas can be healthy, too? That’s because the fruit changes as it ripens. Green […]
Health
Got Heartburn? It Could Lead to Head & Neck Cancers
By Bryana Holcomb In love with your alcohol, peppers, orange juice, chocolate, and coffee? Overindulgence of our favorite things just might lead to cancer. Wait, what? Yes! Among the most common food and drinks that trigger […]
Health
Can Going Vegan Help Your Diabetic Nerve Pain?
By Derrick Lane A vegan diet might help people with diabetes-related nerve damage shed weight and find some pain relief, a small pilot study suggests. Vegan diets are free of all animal products, including eggs and […]
Health
10 Drugs That Affect Darker Skin Differently—And Why It Matters
By Taneia Surles Clinical trials are crucial for medical advancement, as they help determine whether a new treatment, device, or procedure works and is safe for the general population. However, people of color are often underrepresented in […]