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06/18/2026

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Decades after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the effects of slavery are still felt today. For a Houston great-grandfather, he's hoping to get ...

Intergenerational relationships matterGraduation Photo of Student and Dining Hall Worker Goes Viral
06/17/2026

Intergenerational relationships matter
Graduation Photo of Student and Dining Hall Worker Goes Viral

One school employee’s tearful goodbye captured the powerful relationships that exist beyond the classroom.

Older Black women are amazing 🖤❤️💚✊🏾♀️
06/17/2026

Older Black women are amazing 🖤❤️💚✊🏾♀️

A huge congratulations is in order! Mother Evelyn Brooks has spent her retirement years volunteering every single evening to help neighbors master literacy skills in a judgment-free environment. Many of her students went on to secure better careers, pass citizenship exams, and read stories to their own children for the first time in their lives. She refuses to accept any payment, stating that seeing her students succeed is her ultimate reward. Share this post to honor this selfless community pillar!

District of Utah | U.S. Attorney’s Office Launches Fraud Prevention Initiative for Older Americans to Combat Elder Fraud...
06/16/2026

District of Utah | U.S. Attorney’s Office Launches Fraud Prevention Initiative for Older Americans to Combat Elder Fraud in Utah | United States Department of Justice

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak for the District of Utah is proud to announce her office’s efforts to combat elder fraud with the launch of the Fraud Prevention Initiative for Older Americans. As part of the initiative, U.S. Attorney Holyoak is visiting senior and community ...

Why grandparents matter more than ever for children's mental health | ScienceDaily
06/15/2026

Why grandparents matter more than ever for children's mental health | ScienceDaily

A child psychologist says grandparents are more important than ever as youth mental health challenges continue to rise. He argues that children need supportive relationships, meaningful conversations, and a sense of purpose—not just pressure to achieve. Grandparents can help by listening, encourag...

Older Black women are amazing ✊🏾 ❤️ 💚 🖤
06/15/2026

Older Black women are amazing ✊🏾 ❤️ 💚 🖤

Marla Gibbs is still acting at 95! She recently guest-starred on Chicago Med and delivered an outstanding performance. A true legend who continues to shine. 👏🏾✨💐

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06/14/2026

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A woman is marking her 100th birthday with an achievement she never...

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06/12/2026

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In his nineties, Frank Bowling defies age with his vibrant abstract art, as seen in his new Hong Kong exhibition, his first solo show in East Asia.

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