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By Haniyah Philogene/Originally published by theGrio For years, experts have explored the impact stress can have on the body. These explorations have manifested themselves into stress scales and books like “The Body Keeps Score,” however, a new study underlined a fact that Black communities have known for years: systematic racism and discrimination have notable impacts on Black people’s health. In addition to...

Pittsburgh, PA--Pittsburgh native and award-winning artist Curtis E. Cureton has had two of his patented, custom wood portraits selected for International Online Exhibitions. His piece "Basket of Joy" will be featured in the PET ART 2026 online exhibition held from February 12-April 12, 2026. "Journey of Love" will be featured in the LOVE 2026 online exhibition held from February 14-April...

Brandon Walker for Urban Media Today  College Park, Maryland-- Sofia Bell made three clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter as Oregon defeated No. 16 Maryland 68-61 on Saturday evening at the XFINITY Center. Oregon secured its third straight victory while Maryland has dropped its fourth consecutive game. Oluchi Okinawa started off the games scoring for Maryland (17-6, 5-6 Big Ten) with...

Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with her family near her St. Louis home, making crafts and visiting friends. It was a contrast to how Cole, 18, spent part of the 2024 holiday season. She was in the hospital — a frequent occurrence with sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that damages oxygen-carrying red blood...

PITTSBURGH—An exciting schedule that features a full Atlantic Coast Conference slate and seven home games at Acrisure Stadium awaits Pitt Football in 2026. The Panthers' 12-game regular-season schedule includes nine ACC contests, a diverse non-conference lineup and multiple primetime dates throughout the fall. Schedule Highlights Pitt opens the season at home against Miami (OH) on Sept. 5, followed by another home matchup...

By John McCann RALEIGH, N.C. — When in so-called Rome, you’re supposed to do like the Romans.  So when all Judah Hall was seeing as a budding swimmer were white kids, it made sense to him to act like them.  “When I was on the pool deck, I was basically the only Black boy on the pool deck besides maybe one other...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today PITTSBURGH, PA--For the first time since 2007 and only the 4th time since 1968, the Pittsburgh Steelers have hired a new head coach. And for only the second time in their history he will have local roots as the Steelers officially hired Greenfield’s Mike McCarthy as the 17th head coach in their...

Brandon Walker for Urban Media Today Washington, DC—With five seconds remaining, Eugene Alvin caught an entry pass beneath the basket and scored, delivering a 78-77 upset victory for Morgan State over Howard at Burr Gymnasium on the campus of Howard University. Both teams went back and forth in the early going, where Bryce Harris scored the first six points for Howard...

Brandon Walker For Urban Media Today Zennia Thomas recorded a double-double, leading the way as the Howard women’s basketball team held Morgan State to 26 second-half points. They defeated the Lady Bears 71-57 on Saturday afternoon at Burr Gymnasium. With the win, Howard keeps pace in the MEAC conference with UMES. Ariella Hinigan ignited the game with a sharp three-pointer for...

By Ray Porter Jr. for Urban Media Today The Pittsburgh Steelers have found their next head coach. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, 11 days after iconic and future Hall of Fame coach Mike Tomlin stepped down, the Steelers have agreed to hire Mike McCarthy as their next head coach. McCarthy, a Greenfield native and Pittsburgh-area product, becomes only the franchise’s fourth head...