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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

In a disheartening move that echoes Tractor Supply Company’s recent actions of stepping away from Pride events, John Deere, the iconic farm equipment maker, has abandoned its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, effectively turning its back on its Black,LGBTQ+, and women employees and customers. The Tuesday announcement states that the company will no longer support “social orcultural awareness” events and will audit its training materials to ensure they are free of “socially motivated messages.”

John Deere is the latest company to turn its back on Black people, the LGBTQ+ community, and women

Alabama State

NewsOne

Biden's administration issued $2 billion to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the USDA, as announced on Wednesday.
The post Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination appeared first on NewsOne.

Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination

I am roughly three months into my weight-loss journey and things are moving slowly but in the right direction. I’m down about 30 pounds and while visually I don’t notice a huge difference my pants fit better and I am getting to use a new notch on my belt that I haven’t been able to use before.

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South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes from Elizabeth Montgomery are from a direct interview the actress had with the author.]. Beloved actress Elizabeth Montgomery (who died from cancer in 1975) is best known for her magical role as Samantha Stephens, the witch-with-a-twitch, on the classic 1960s TV sitcom, Bewitched.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery shocked father Robert Montgomery with 'Lizzie Borden' Role

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

As philanthropy grows to encapsulate a wider range of important causes and communities, trust-based grantmaking has emerged as a prominent yet often misunderstood approach. According to a January 2024 opinion piece in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, some misconceptions persist about this method, particularly the notion that it equates to a lack of accountability.

Martin Segal: Enhancing Philanthropy with Trust-Based Grants

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Who: A threat actor allegedly leaked nearly 2.7 billion public records containing personal information on the Breached hacking forum. Why: Hackers allegedly stole the information during a data breach involving National Public Data. Where: The public records leak reportedly may affect every individual in the United States, United Kingdom and...

National Public Data data breach reportedly affects everyone in US, UK, Canada

Medicare Advantage insurers face mounting evidence that their in-home health risk assessment programs inaccurately judge patients’ health status, leading to greater cost burdens on plan members and Medicare itself. UnitedHealth Group, the largest MA insurer in the US, defended its HouseCalls health assessment program in a statement last week.

UnitedHealth Group refutes claims that HouseCalls program produces inflated risk scores

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Anaheim, CA

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) | Miley Cyrus let the tears flow and several stars got emotional as they accepted the prestigious Disney Legends honor Aug. 11. The company bestowed Legends status on 14 artists it says have had a “significant impact” on Disney’s legacy, including actors Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Jamie Lee Curtis, director James Cameron, film composer John Williams and talk show host Kelly Ripa, among several others.

Miley Cyrus among those honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

A new study is urging mainstream media to focus more on the mental health impact of climate change, according to Medical Xpress. A public health study from the University of Alberta, published in the journal Environmental Research: Health, reported on the gap in the media's reporting of the mental health impact of climate change.

New public health study shows concerning gap in media coverage around mental health: 'We found that pretty surprising'

Papua New Guinea is at the center of an innovative project to introduce PrEP to people who are discriminated against. While progress in medical technology has improved the prospect of HIV-positive people leading fulfilling lives, the challenge of expanding access to those treatments remains. The 25th International HIV/AIDS Conference last...

Anti-LGBT bias vs. medical advances against HIV: One nation’s story

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce that more than $2.8 million was awarded via four Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants in U.S. Representative Troy Carter’s district to increase the supply of affordable housing stock for individuals and families in need. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815710920/en/ U.S. Representative Troy Carter (Photo: Business Wire)

More Than $2.8M in Affordable Housing Program Funds Awarded in U.S. Representative Troy Carter’s District

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

British Columbia’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner reported on Wednesday that inequalities are baked into the western Canadian province’s justice, health and child welfare systems after taking a focused look at 10 key systems impacting human rights in the province. The report, titled “Rights in Focus: Lived...

British Columbia rights commissioner’s report highlights systemic inequalities in Canadian province

Apache Junction, AZ

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Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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GLAAD study documents disinformation’s impact

GLAAD released the 2024 Accelerating Acceptance study on Aug. 15, which found that acceptance for LGBTQ people remains at supermajority levels, but overall support for the...

GLAAD study documents disinformation’s impact

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