By Talia Whyte
The Grio
Martha’s Vineyard has been abuzz over the last few weeks due to the arrival of President Obama and his family onto the island for some rest and relaxation. The Obamas will be joined and welcomed – perhaps – by leagues of other wealthy and successful black professionals who have also called the island their summer home for over a century.
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By Talia Whyte
Bay State Banner
From the hybrid automobiles that now line city streets to the growing number of rooftop gardens dotting structures, “going green” seems to have moved from buzzword of the moment to everyday reality. While the environmental movement has long been viewed as an exclusive club for privileged whites, a number of events in recent years have highlighted the growing multicultural leadership within its ranks.
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By Talia Whyte
Bay State Banner
TAMPA, Fla. — Since the 1827 founding of Freedom’s Journal, the nation’s first black-owned newspaper, the black press has historically served as the voice of the African American community.
Over the last few decades, however, a series of developments — from integration in the 1960s to the increase in the number of black journalists working in mainstream media, culminating with President Barack Obama’s ascension to the White House — have led many to question the viability and relevance of black media outlets.
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By Talia Whyte
The Grio
The trendiest diet these days is meatless – sort of.
According to the American Dietetic Association, approximately a quarter of Americans consider themselves flexitarian – vegetarian who eats meat occasionally – as a result of eating veggie-friendly meals at least four times a week. Despite the growing obesity rate, some folks are starting to realize that healthier eating can lower rates of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and certain cancers.
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