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Articles from the October 21, 2021 edition


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  • Ignoring your health? Your sex life may pay the price

    Joyce Williams, Telegram Reporter|Oct 21, 2021

    One common but rarely talked about health problem that affects men is erectile dysfunction (ED), meaning that you are unable to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. It's not something you will die from, but it can certainly make your life miserable. It's more common than you think. One 2020 study found that 52% of men will have ED at some point in their lives and that the problem increases with age. Men between the ages of 40 and 70 have a 15 percent chance of ED becoming an ongoing...

  • The White House Supports HBCUs

    Glenda Glover, President of Tennessee State University|Oct 21, 2021

    Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have changed the college landscape and have provided a significant return on investment. Our country cannot reach its goals without strong, viable, sustainable HBCUs – goals necessary to close the education gap, health, wealth and economic gaps. HBCUs were founded to educate the newly freed slaves, and have fulfilled this mission with limited resources, discrimination in funding, and inadequate facilities. At HBCUs we see Black excellence a...

  • Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values

    Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director|Oct 21, 2021

    Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values No doubt that election periods are the perfect time to compel candidates, both incumbents and challengers, to be closer to the electorate. They will be more responsive and more than ready to listen and engage. During these times every candidate is very busy campaigning and appealing for support. All of them will do their utmost best to be the one ahead of all. This adds energy to the elections and gives incentives for better participation on...

  • Melvindale Teachers Honored for Contributions to STEM Education

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Oct 21, 2021

    Two Melvindale High School teachers were recently honored for their work advancing student understanding and achievement in STEM-related areas: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Terry Laesser was recognized in the 2021 Hall of Femme Awards established by Wiley Publishing to spread awareness and give support to women in STEM. Laesser, who teaches Physical Science, AP Computer Science, and Robotics, was one of 20 women honored. Nahed Bizzari teaches Megatronics in the school's...

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