The United States life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020, the largest decline since the 2.9-year reduction between 1942 and 1943. What We Know: […]
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Cuba Begins Sentencing Protesters
Cuban authorities confirmed trials began on Tuesday for those arrested during the July 11 protests. Demonstrators could face up to 20 years in prison. What […]
Dr. Stanley McKenzie, Former NBA player and Husband to First Female AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie, has Died
Dr. Stanley McKenzie, Former NBA player and Husband to First Female (African Methodist Episcopal) AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie, has Died at the age of 76. […]
Biden and Administration to Review Remittances to Cuba, May Sanction Cuban Officials
A White House official said the United States is determining ways to help Cubans while holding their government accountable. What We Know: President Joe Biden […]
PrEP must now be totally free under almost all insurance plans, government says
Thefederal government has announced that almost all health insurers must cover the HIV prevention pill, known as PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, with no cost sharing […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on Cuba
Although Tuesday’s meeting intended to address Cuba’s pro-democracy protests, officials focused more on contrasting opinions. What We Know: José Miguel Vivanco, Human Rights Watch’s executive […]
Black Lives Matter Faces Backlash after Cuba Statement
A social media post made by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Global Network Foundation spread misinformation on the Cuban crisis and the U.S. embargo. What […]
Cuban Government Holds Mass Rally in Havana, Forces Citizens to Participate
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel and predecessor Raúl Castro were among the leaders of Saturday’s rally; the event showed citizens voicing support for the communist regime, […]
Frankie Lons, mother of Keyshia Cole and fan favorite, passes away
Frankie Lons, mother of R&B singer Keyshia Cole and star of reality series ‘Frankie & Neffie,’ has passed away. ((BREAKING NEWS)) Keyshia Cole’s sister, Elite […]
Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Tokyo Olympics
Tennis player Coco Gauff has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be competing in the Tokyo Olympics, where she was expected to lead Team […]