Author: Stefi Mar

New Research Shows African Americans Face Sharply Higher Dementia Risks

A new study reveals that Americans over the age of 55 have a 42 percent chance of developing dementia, a figure more than double that reported in previous research. The significant increase in estimated risk means that roughly 514,000 Americans could develop dementia this year alone, with projections rising to approximately 1 million new cases annually by 2060.

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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, Trailblazing Army Nurse and Air Force Veteran, Dies at 104

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s, has died at the age of 104. She passed away earlier this month at a nursing home in New York. Known for quietly breaking barriers during her remarkable military career, Leftenant-Colon enjoyed a legacy of resilience, excellence, and service.

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‘Daddy’s Back’ Elected Officials Face Backlash for Paternal References to Trump

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) stirred up some controversy with some unsettling remarks during a Fox News segment, enthusiastically predicting public approval for Trump’s forthcoming policies. “When Americans see deportations or repatriations happen, they’re gonna be like, ‘Thank you!’ When they see the border closed, they’re gonna say, ‘This is what I voted for,’” Donalds explained.

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Anti-Trust Attorney Urges Black Div 1 Athletes to File A Claim NOW for Significant NIL Financial Compensation: $280K! – Deadline: Jan 31

The NCAA, (the National Collegiate Athletic Association) has been the judge, jury, and executioner regarding the financial future of college athletes. Athletes still aren’t permitted to be directly compensated by colleges and universities, however, a recent ruling allows athletes to profit by other means, such as using their name, image, and likeness (NIL) to improve their financial futures.

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