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Old Dogs, New Research, and the Secrets of Aging
By James Gorman Nov. 9, 2020 Another recent paper came to the disturbing conclusion that the calculus of seven dog years for every human year isn’t accurate. To c
Have You Noticed?
“Black Friday” sales are here, and Thanksgiving isn’t for another 2 weeks. Christmas trees have been in some stores since late September. Most email is encouraging you to buy things that you
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Paul Robeson, Political Outlaw: Lessons for Today from the Black Radical Tradition The class will feature Howard University professor Greg Carr and Rethinking Schools editor and high school teacher
THE COMMANDERS: ADMIRALS AND GENERALS IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY, 1940
On October 25, 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. was appointed Brigadier General in the United States Army by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, becoming the first African American general in the history o
A Black man will lead VMI for the first time in history, amid racism investigation
By Ian Shapira November 13, 2020 at 5:50 p.m. EST Under fierce attack over racism in its ranks, the Virginia Military Institute has appointed a Black man to lead the school for the first
The Naval Academy named its first Black female brigade commander
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Commandant of Midshipmen announced the spring semester midshipman leadership positions, Friday, Nov. 8, which includes the selection of the Naval Academy’s first Afric
Former Track and Field Athlete Becomes U.S. Navy’s First Black Female Tactical Jet Pilot
KINGSVILLE, Texas – The U.S. Navy’s first Black female tactical air (TACAIR) pilot received her Wings of Gold July 31, marking a significant milestone for Naval Aviation. Virginia nat
Alwyn Cashe Nominated for Medal of Honor
According to the Washington Post, the U.S. Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that clears the way for to be awarded the nation’s highest award for valor in combat, the Medal
Online misinformation is rampant. Four tips on stopping it.
By Sarah Matusek Staff writer, Christian Science Monitor About two-thirds of U.S. adults got their news from social media in 2018. Americans are more likely to share misinformat
Fact-Checked on Facebook and Twitter, Conservatives Switch Their Apps
By Mike Isaac and Kellen Browning Nov. 11, 2020 Millions of people have migrated away from Facebook and Twitter since the election. As the companies have clamped down on mi
Did You Know …
Restaurants, gyms, hotels, and houses of worship are among the 10 percent of locations that would appear to account for 80 percent of the infections, according to research published in th
Is It Allergies or Something Else?
You’re sneezing and sniffling, and you feel crummy. Allergies may be your first thought, especially if you have a history of them. But allergies aren’t the o
10 Smart Tax Moves to Consider Before Year-End
Take time today to save money on the income tax you will pay in 2021 by Allan Roth, AARP, November 6, 2020 2020 can’t end soon enough for me; maybe you’
The FDA Is Recalling Nearly 3,500 Pounds of Romaine Lettuce in 19 States Over Potential E. Coli Contamination
By Betty Gold November 09, 2020 According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall is voluntary, meaning the company is conducting it out of an abundance