Good Black News celebrates Hazel M. Johnson, the community activist who sought to clean up the “Toxic Doughnut” that encircled her community on the South Side of Chicago, and in the process became known as the “Mother of Environmental Justice.” Read more HERE.
Read More Remembering Activist Hazel M. Johnson, the “Mother of Environmental Justice,” on #EarthDayBlair Levin Monday, April 18, 2022 Conventional wisdom holds that last year’s bipartisan passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) reflects the tradition of both parties wanting to deliver better roads and bridges—with nothing new to tell us about making progress elsewhere in our polarized, partisan environment. If anything, infrastructure is the exception that (barely)…
Read More Broadband bipartisanship: How did it happen and will it continue?By Ashley Zlatopolsky March 24, 2022 Temperature for sleep recommendations can vary slightly, but the general rule of thumb is that 65 degrees is the perfect place to set your thermostat for optimal sleep. If you can’t keep your home at that temperature, or if 65 degrees is a little too chilly for your personal preferences, board-certified sleep medicine…
Read More Yes, There’s an Ideal Temperature for Sleep—and Here’s Why It MattersMeasuring by weight isn’t just easier, it’s far more accurate. By Abigail Rose March 15, 2021 First, let’s talk about why using a scale and working in grams or ounces is essential. As a pastry chef, I use grams for my recipes because the accuracy and simplicity makes my work easier. Once I read through a recipe,…
Read More How to Convert Measurements in Baking Recipes — and Why You Might Want To5 cups corn 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup), melted heaping tablespoon sugar 2 dashes salt 1 dash pepper Combine all ingredients and cook on low heat on your stovetop, watching and stirring periodically so it doesn’t stick. Cook until everything is hot and bubbly, and…
Read More The Best Creamed CornBY ASSOCIATED PRESS APRIL 25, 2022 12:29 AM EDT WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — An Air Force major general in Ohio has been convicted by a military judge of one of three specifications of abusive sexual contact in the first-ever military trial of an Air Force general. Officials said the verdict marks the first court-martial trial and…
Read More Air Force Maj. Gen. William Cooley Has Been Court-Martialed for Abusive Sexual Contact in an Unprecedented Case04/25/2022 09:42 AM EDT from The Library of CongressThe court photographer for the Ziegfeld Follies, Alfred Cheney Johnston — who later donated more than 200 of his photographs to the Library — captured the era and helped create the modern celebrity glamour shot. He was one of the first celebrity photographers.
The Gorgeous Jazz Age Photography of Alfred Cheney Johnston" class="entry-more-link">Read More The Gorgeous Jazz Age Photography of Alfred Cheney JohnstonBy Pamela Vachon It started, as many mornings do, with a bowl of cereal. It was October 2020, and I was having a simple, quick breakfast while contemplating weight loss. The early months of the coronavirus pandemic had created a weight challenge for many people, as baking fads and stress-eating occupied our waking, quarantined hours…
Read More I Lost 25 Pounds Relying on This One Kitchen ToolBY GOODBLACKNEWS ON DECEMBER 27, 2017 by Niraj Chokshi via nytimes.com Don Hogan Charles, who was the first black photographer to be hired by The New York Times, and who drew acclaim for his evocative shots of the civil rights movement and everyday life in New York, died on Dec. 15, 2017 in East Harlem. He was 79. In…
Read More Don Hogan Charles, 79, Lauded Photographer of Civil Rights EraRachel Weingarten Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 Scammers can use your phone number to impersonate, steal from, and harass you and others. Here’s what to do if your info is compromised. What can someone do with your phone number? “In today’s world, it is extremely easy for hackers to wreak havoc on your life using your cell…
Read More Here’s What Hackers Can Do with Just Your Cell Phone NumberEvery year, new studies are released on which states are the worst for retirees to reside in, factoring in metrics like affordability, health care, quality of life, crime, and weather. We’ve averaged three recent state rankings to create one master list. Here are the 25 worst states for retirement in 2022. 25 worst states (Don’t forget to…
The worst states for retirement in 2022" class="entry-more-link">Read More From Moneywise.com The worst states for retirement in 2022EWG’s 2022 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ By EWG Science Team APRIL 7, 2022 The Dirty Dozen (non-organic fruits high in pesticide residue) Strawberries Spinach Kale, mustard, and collard greens Nectarines Apples Grapes Bell & hot peppers Cherries Peaches Pears Celery Tomatoes The Clean Fifteen (non-organic fruits lowest in pesticide residue) Avocados Sweet corn Pineapple Onions…
Read More Pesticides in Produce‘A Song for Cesar’ History will remember the blood, sweat and tears shed by late civil-rights activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez while standing up for American farmworkers. In ‘Song for Cesar,’ co-writers and co-directors Andres Alegria and Abel Sanchez build on that legacy and pride through the music of Chavez’s era. Friday, April 29, 8 p.m.…
Read More AARP has Movies for GrownupsHealth Care — GOP preps for Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade BY PETER SULLIVAN, NATHANIEL WEIXEL AND JOSEPH CHOI – 04/12/22 Republicans are plotting out their messaging strategy in case the Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision authorizing abortion rights. The GOP strategy is to lead with science-based arguments and portray those in favor of abortion rights as extremists. The…
Read More GOP Preps for Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v. WadeLisa Kaminski The famous recipe 4 cups self-rising flour, plus more for your work surface 2 large eggs, beaten, plus an additional egg for brushing 1½ cups cold butter, cubed 1½ cups buttermilk, plus an additional tablespoon for brushing 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda Instructions: Mix dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter.…
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