by Daniel Johnson

December 15, 2024

Travis Hunter Wins Heisman, Capping One-Of-A-Kind Season

Hunter became the first true two-way player to win the Heisman since Syracuse's Ernie Davis in 1961, a capstone on a remarkable season

Travis Hunter’s season was so unique that in addition to the Heisman, which he was awarded on Dec. 14, he won awards for college football’s best wide receiver and its best defensive player.

According to The Athletic, Hunter became the first true two-way player to win the Heisman since Syracuse’s Ernie Davis in 1961, a capstone on a remarkable season that saw him become the first player in NCAA history to post 92 receptions for 1,152 yards, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions in a single season.

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 15, 2024

Although most will compare Hunter to Charles Woodson, as he was the last non-offensive player to win the award, even Woodson doesn’t quite believe that’s a fair comparison for what Hunter has done, as he told The Athletic.

“They sprinkled me out there (on offense) when they needed a play. I didn’t do a whole lot of offense,” Woodson said. “Travis actually plays both sides of the ball. You can say he’s a two-way player that played defense, but I’m still the only defensive player to win it.”

Hunter has been supported in his desire to play both sides of the ball by his head coach, Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders since the two were at Jackson State together, and as it did at that level, it produced tremendous results at the Power 5 level.

In November, Sanders made his position on Hunter clear, “Travis gets my vote. Travis is the best player in college football. Truly Shedeur is that guy. He’s the catalyst, he makes everything go and enables Travis to be Travis, but Travis Hunter is doing something we’ve never seen before.”

On Dec. 14, the Heisman voters agreed, and in a race that ended in the closest finish since 2009, Hunter’s spectacular season was enough for him to overcome numbers not seen from a running back since Barry Sanders’ incredible 1988 season.

Now, Hunter will head to the next level after Colorado plays in the Alamo Bowl against BYU, and he is expected to be one of the first names off the board in April, alongside his quarterback and Coach Prime’s son, Shedeur Sanders.

Scouts project that Hunter will likely have to choose a position in the NFL due to the jump in competition level. The most likely outcome, according to The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler, is that Hunter plays cornerback and has some packages where he is deployed as a wide receiver.

He is, however, seen as as near a lock to go top-five as there is, largely due to his instinctive ability to create big plays and a complete lack of character concerns off the field.

That character was on display during his acceptance speech as he took time to thank his father, who watched the ceremony from home.

“I want to say something to my father. He’s not here and wasn’t able to make it but I know you’re watching on TV,” Hunter said. “Dad, I love you. For all the stuff you went through man…Now look at your oldest son. I did it for you, man.”

Hunter continued, his voice cracking with emotion.

“All the times that you didn’t get to see me, or the times you did come to see my games. From not seeing probably two games in high school to seeing me on TV every weekend and coming to see me. That means so much to me. I know you wanted to be here and you can’t, but trust me, I got you. I’m bringing the trophy home. I love you.”

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 15, 2024

Jamie Foxx Struck By Thrown Glass During Birthday Dinner Altercation At Beverly Hills’ Mr. Chow

It remains unknown to the public who initiated the incident or what caused it.

Jamie Foxx is recovering from his injuries after being hit with glass thrown at him during his birthday dinner in a Beverly Hills restaurant.

A spokesperson confirmed the Dec. 13 incident to CNN, stating that someone from another table threw the glass that cut his mouth. The 57-year-old had to receive stitches due to the altercation.

“Jamie Foxx was at his birthday dinner when someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth,” explained the spokesperson. “He had to get stitches and is recovering. The police were called and the matter is now in law enforcement’s hands.”

According to a report by the Beverly Hills Police Department, the incident occurred at Mr. Chow. It happened shortly after 10 p.m. that evening, as the police initially responded to a possible assault with a deadly weapon. However, they later determined that the issue was slightly different.

“Upon investigation, officers determined that the reported assault with a deadly weapon was unfounded. Instead, the incident involved a physical altercation between parties,” detailed the report. “The BHPD conducted a preliminary investigation and completed a report documenting the battery. No arrests were made.”

While no one was handcuffed, the authorities noted that an investigation into the matter continues. The public remains unaware of who initiated the incident or what caused it.

The news of the altercation also comes days after the release of Foxx’s highly anticipated Netflix special. In the show, the Oscar-winning actor and singer shed light on his medical emergency that made headlines last year.

Foxx detailed how he had a severe headache the day of his health incident, asking his friend for an aspirin before passing out. He revealed that he suffered from a brain bleed that led to a stroke. The stroke left him unable to walk, leading to his stay at a rehabilitation center.

“It is a mystery,” he said in the special. “We still don’t know exactly what happened to me.”

Foxx thanked his children, daughters Corinne and Anelise, and his sister, Deidra Dixon, who supported him amid his recovery journey.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 15, 2024

Ex-NFL Player Sued After Woman Claims He Intentionally Infected Her And Others With STD

According to this latest lawsuit, other women sued the athlete for allegedly targeting and spreading the disease to single mothers who were Buffalo Bills fans.

A former NFL player has been sued by a woman in New York who claims he intentionally infected her and others with an incurable sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Eric Moulds, who played ten seasons with the Buffalo Bills, allegedly met the unnamed plaintiff in January 2023. According to her complaint, she met him through Instagram. During their exchange started on the social media platform, the three-time Pro Bowler offered to fly her out to an “all-expenses-paid trip” to visit him in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She accepted the offer, traveling to the state where she did engage in intercourse with the athlete. The duo continued to be intimate throughout that year until November, according to Law & Crime.

However, unbeknownst to her, Moulds allegedly carries the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2. The STD can be treated but remains incurable once diagnosed with it.

She became aware of his status after his pregnant fiancé of eight years reached out to her that December. The woman encouraged the plaintiff to seek testing as she was told Moulds had previously infected other women, including her.

The plaintiff maintains she was also unaware of Moulds’ engagement. However, she took the woman’s advice, later testing positive for the virus.

The plaintiff also discovered prior lawsuits against Moulds for the same issue. Other women sued the athlete for allegedly targeting single mothers who were Buffalo Bills fans, spreading the disease to the women he courted.

“Plaintiff subsequently learned that Defendant had also engaged with multiple women besides Plaintiff via social media. Based upon information and belief, Defendant targeted single mothers who were Buffalo Bills fans living in Western New York,” detailed the lawsuit

The filing also claims that Moulds paid the other women to keep quiet about the matter by signing non-disclosure agreements. The plaintiff also alleges that Moulds tried the same tactic with her.

Now, the plaintiff is suing for negligence and intentional causes of action, failure to disclose, and infliction of emotional distress. Moulds’ lawyer, Frank LoTempio III, released a brief statement stating that he intends to defend his client from these allegations.

“We are in the process of gathering information and responding to the complaint, which we will vigorously defend. I will have more information and comments once the litigation process starts,” stated the attorney.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 15, 2024

Famed British Musician Forced To Cancel Concert In Canada After Airline Denied His Booked Seat For $3M Cello

The airline denied Sheku Kanneh-Mason's pre-booked seat for his multimillion-dollar cello.

Famed British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason abruptly canceled his concert in Canada after the country’s airline denied his a pre-booked seat for his multimillion-dollar cello.

Kanneh-Mason became a household name after performing at the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at 19 years old. Since then, he has performed across the world, showcasing his talent. Currently, he is on a North American tour alongside his sister, pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason, CNN reports.

However, the musical duo postponed their Toronto show due to the mishap with Air Canada. They released a joint statement detailing the matter on Dec. 12. The pair are also part of a larger musical family from England, consisting of five other siblings.

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“We were deeply saddened not to be able to perform for you at Koerner Hall last night. We had severe misfortune with the flights and tried our very best to reach you,” they explained to the fans.

They also shared their unfortunate traveling experience, noting delays ahead of the cellist’s issue with confirming a seat for his instrument.

They continued, “First, we had delays, then a cancellation, and the day concluded by being denied boarding with the cello—despite having a confirmed seat for it—on a new, final flight into Toronto. After nine anxious hours at the airport, we realized our journey wasn’t going to be possible.”

The musician’s website also explains the historical significance and worth of the cello. On indefinite loan to him, the instrument was made in 1700 by Venetian luthier Matteo Goffriller. According to a short film about the esteemed item, it is worth over $3 million.

The siblings added, “We can only dream of a time when all airlines have a standardized, global and carefully considered approach to the carriage of precious instruments that are booked to travel in the cabin.”

Moreover, their management emphasized the constant hassles they face when transporting the instrument in cabin with Kanneh-Mason. They expressed how the frequent ordeal remains “frustrating” as artists try to perform in various places. The team also told CNN that Air Canada has yet to apologize for the circumstance. Despite this, they did refund all the tickets.

“This is a frequent and extremely frustrating experience for Sheku and many professional musicians with instruments that need to travel in the cabin of an aircraft,” explained Kanneh-Mason’s management at EMM Ltd/IMG Artists. “We would welcome some constructive discussion with the airline industry body. Whilst Air Canada has now at least refunded all the tickets, we have yet to receive any form of apology for their error which led to over a thousand people having their concert tickets cancelled that evening.”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 15, 2024

100 Black Men Of Chicago Spread Holiday Cheer In 26th Annual Toy Drive For City’s Youth

The toy drive, now in its 26th year, also brought out communal leaders, business owners, and local public figures in support of the cause.

The 100 Black Men Of Chicago, Inc. continued its longtime tradition of gifting the city’s youth through its annual holiday toy drive.

At the Dec. 14 event, the organization collected over 1,500 toys for children in the area. In its 26th year, the toy drive has attracted communal leaders, business owners, and local public figures to support the cause. The celebratory occasion at the Hyatt Regency continues to grow as attendees dress up with gifts in tow.

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The organization also partnered with over 15 homeless shelters and other groups throughout the region to further its reach. According to its board chairman, it strives to have all children open a gift this holiday season regardless of their housing situation.

“We’ll probably collect almost 1,500 toys tonight and we will also take some of the funds and buy additional toys if we’re running a little low,” explained Chairman Dr. David Day to Fox32. “… We want to make sure that we spread this out and make sure that the young kids get to have a chance to have a great Christmas.”

However, this toy drive does more than grant presents. It also raises funds for the group’s events and programming throughout the year and provides financial resources for single mothers in the city.

The Chicago chapter of 100 Black Men had even more to celebrate this year, such as the 30th anniversary of the organization. According to its website, the nonprofit’s mission is to “improve the quality of life and enhance the educational opportunities of African American males throughout the Greater Chicago area.” While the organization specializes in its mentoring program, it also boasts college prep and health education for all Black Chicagoans.

As it celebrates this milestone, the 100 Black Men of Chicago hope to continue uplifting the community beyond the holidays.

Daniel Penny, Jordan Neely, Trial, NYC, jury deadlocked, subway

by Sharelle B. McNair

December 15, 2024

Black Activists Say Daniel Penny’s Acquittal Pinpointed As ‘Painful’ Reminder Of ‘Inequities In Our Justice System’

Justice for Jordan Neely!

The acquittal of Marine veteran Daniel Penny has heightened a divide amongst lawmakers and activists as they search for the reasoning behind it, Fox News reports.

Outrage poured in from civil rights groups like the NAACP and lawmakers, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Tx.), after Penny was acquitted on manslaughter charges regarding the death of Jordan Neely. Neely was killed in May 2023 after Penny placed him in a chokehold on a New York City subway train. Some say the 30-year-old mentally ill homeless man was allegedly shouting death threats, prompting Neely to restrain him with the assistance of two other passengers.

Neely died shortly after.

Following the acquittal on Dec. 6, the NAACP released a statement calling for accountability. “The acquittal of Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely has effectively given license for vigilante justice to be waged on the Black community without consequence. It’s a painful reminder of the inequities in our justice system. Jordan deserved compassion. Instead, he was met with violence,” the statement, posted on X, said.

“We stand with his family in calling for accountability.”

The acquittal of Daniel Penny in the death of Jordan Neely has effectively given license for vigilante justice to be waged on the Black community without consequence.

It's a painful reminder of the inequities in our justice system. Jordan deserved compassion. Instead, he was met… https://t.co/JOdxjZJXBi
— NAACP (@NAACP) December 9, 2024

With Neely being accused of being high on a type of synthetic marijuana known as K2, Crockett pointed out that he needed help — not to die. “Jordan Neely was unarmed. He needed support and care. Instead, he received a death sentence. His family grieves while the man who took his life walks free,” she wrote.

“This is more than a miscarriage of justice — it is a green light for more violence against unarmed Black Americans.”

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— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) December 10, 2024

Co-founder of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, Hawk Newsome, was present outside the courthouse where the Marine vet was acquitted. After hearing the news, he said America “has failed” Neely and his supporters.

“This system protects every other group except for the very group that built this country. Every group that comes here gets benefits and gets privileges except for the very people whose fingerprints are on the bricks that built this country,” Neely said, according to the New York Daily News.

“There is no love for Black people. There’s no love in the system. How can you make a moral appeal to a people that have no moral code? How can you preach love to racists?”

It wasn’t long before emotions circulated from social media to network television. In a heated debate on CNN, conservative political strategists compared Penny to accused assassin Luigi Mangione, labeling Penny as “a good guy.” “People on the left can’t seem to tell the difference between the good guys and the bad guys,” Scott Jennings said.

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“Let me just help you understand if you're on the American left tonight.”

“The good guy today, Daniel Penny.”

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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 10, 2024

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance seemingly agreed with Jennings. In an attack on New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, he called the acquitted a “good guy” and invited him as his guest to the Army-Navy football game scheduled on Dec. 14.

by Daniel Johnson

December 15, 2024

Appeals Court Overturns Nasdaq Boardroom Diversity Rules In Latest Blow To DEI Efforts

The court ruled the SEC lacked authority to approve Nasdaq's board diversity requirements.

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, a Republican-dominated court, ruled on Dec. 11 that the Securities and Exchange Commission did not have the authority to approve rules requiring Nasdaq-traded companies to have at least one woman, a person of color, or LGBTQ+ on their boards or explain why they do not.

According to USA Today, the lawsuit was filed by the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, and the Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment, an organization led by anti-affirmative action activist Edward Blum. The conservative groups argued that the boardroom diversity requirements infringe on civil rights laws and promote racial and gender discrimination.

Although Nasdaq indicated it would not seek a further review, it also stood by its rule in a statement to USA Today.

“We maintain that the rule simplified and standardized disclosure requirements to the benefit of both corporates and investors.”

In a joint letter, 22 attorneys general said they are investigating whether Nasdaq has violated anti-discrimination laws.

“Given Nasdaq’s zealous desire to impose quotas on companies, several of which are headquartered in our states, we are interested in learning what policies Nasdaq has in place to ensure its listed companies are following federal and state anti-discrimination laws,” they wrote.

Although a wave of DEI initiatives and proclamations were initiated in 2020 after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police, in recent years, those initiatives have been walked back despite a marked disparity in the boardrooms of corporate America.

Business leaders like JPMorgan Chase’s Jaime Dimon have repeatedly said that diversity is good for business.

In 2021, a three-judge panel ruled that Nasdaq’s rules fell within the SEC’s authority. However, in the recent full review of the appeal filed by conservative groups, the conservative judges overturned the earlier decision.

by Daniel Johnson

December 15, 2024

‘Sesame Street’ Up For Grabs: HBO And Max Decline To Renew Deal For New Episodes

It is speculated that 'Sesame Street' could be picked up by another streaming service.

Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of HBO’s streaming service, Max, has decided not to renew its Sesame Street output deal, originally established in 2019 to bring the iconic show to Max.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Max will continue its partnership with Sesame Workshop, the producer of Sesame Street. However, after season 55 airs on the platform, Max will shift its focus to adult and family programming and away from children’s content.

“It has been a wonderful, creative experience working with everyone at ‘Sesame Street’ on the iconic children’s series and we are thrilled to be able to keep some of the library series on Max in the U.S.,” a spokesperson for Max told The Hollywood Reporter. “As we’ve launched Max though and based on consumer usage and feedback, we’ve had to prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families, and so new episodes from ‘Sesame Street,’ at this time, are not as core to our strategy.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for “Sesame Street” said they look forward to continuing the agreement with Max.

“We are excited to extend our 10-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, keeping Sesame Street’s iconic library available on Max through 2027. We will continue to invest in our best-in-class programming and look forward to announcing our new distribution plans in the coming months, ensuring that Sesame Street reaches as many children as possible for generations to come.”

The move to take “Sesame Street” from PBS, where it had been since 1970, initially sparked public doubt, but the deal allowed the program to increase its reach and visibility. New episodes still air on PBS, albeit several months after they stream on Max.

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It is speculated that “Sesame Street,” initially created as a resource to prepare children for preschool education, could be picked up by another streaming service, such as Disney+ or Netflix, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

However, it is also unknown whether or not the existing licensing agreement would allow a new partner to access the 50 years of content in Sesame Street’s library.

According to the Smithsonian Magazine, “Sesame Street” is an amalgamation of several New York City areas, most prominent among them Harlem, The Bronx, and the Upper West Side.

In addition to these contextual roots, “Sesame Street” has often featured notable Black celebrities and figures like Jackie Robinson, Shirley Chisholm, and Nina Simone to broach topics that are reflective of larger issues in society, like the struggle for civil rights.

In the show’s initial pilot, much of the principal talent was Black, and since then, the show has made increased representation of various marginalized groups a hallmark of its brand.

The Smithsonian noted, “While the main goal of ‘Sesame Street,’ as it was for the Head Start program, was to level the early-education playing field for disadvantaged, inner-city children, the show has endured because it has been wildly successful at educating preschoolers of all backgrounds.”

It continued, “For its impact on education and television, the word educators and cultural critics most commonly use to describe ‘Sesame Street’ is revolutionary.”

Temple’s Charles L. Blockson Collection Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Preserving Black History

by Mary Spiller

December 15, 2024

Temple’s Charles L. Blockson Collection Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Preserving Black History

The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection is dedicated to preserving African and Black American history.

The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, housed at Temple University’s Sullivan Hall, will hold a commemorative event on Dec. 11 to mark a milestone in its 40-year history of preserving African and Black history.

The collection, founded by author and historian Charles Blockson, contains more than 700,000 artifacts from 1581 to the present day. Temple celebrated the milestone at the Charles Library.

The special event opened with greetings and speeches from “Joseph Lucia, dean of Temple University Libraries; Gregory Mandel, Temple provost; and Diane Turner, curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.”

Turner began, “We’re excited to mark the 40th anniversary. We are enthusiastically committed to continuing Mr. Blockson’s legacy. Mr. Blockson used to say all the time that it’s not about him. It’s not about any of us. It’s about generations to come who will have access to a record of the global Black experience.”

Vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion, and community impact Valerie Harrison added, “As I have said on many occasions, the Temple University family, Philadelphia community, and people around the world are indebted to Charles Blockson for his unrelenting pursuit of the Black narrative and all of its historical significance.”

Harrison continued, “His legacy will always live on, and we are all better because of that. It is exciting to see the Blockson Collection celebrate 40 years, and I am eager to see the enduring impact that the collection makes over the next 40 years, too.”

Sen. Sharif Street, chair of the Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs, Jannie Blackwell, director of the social studies curriculum at the School District of Philadelphia, Ismael Jimenez, and others attended the Temple University celebration.

Blockson, who founded the collection, originally took on the endeavor of collecting African American materials after sitting in a fourth-grade history lesson with a substitute teacher who told the class that “Negros had no history and that they were born to serve white people.”

The Norristown, Pennsylvania, native started collecting pieces enriched with Black history to prove his teacher wrong; now, his mission has grown into a passion for preserving African history.

Blockson died June 14, 2023, in his home in Gwynedd, but his daughter, Noelle P. Blockson, recalled fond memories of her father developing his unique system to keep track of all the artifacts in the collection. She told Temple Now, “I remember clearly when shelves were being erected in our finished basement, which turned into his own personal library, and watching boxes of books coming into the home,” she said.

Before his passing, Blockson donated his collection of 20,000 artifacts to Temple. Now, it’s grown to include books, sculptures, newspapers, and other rare ephemera that tell the story of Black history.

Noelle stated, “It has been an incredible honor to watch it augment in recognition and volume over the years. It’s just been a beautiful, full-circle moment to see where it is today. Having people come from around the world to see it is amazing. I’m beyond proud and honored.”

Turner expressed that the space is a place for students to learn more about the Black experience.

“When they come in here and they research and find out these things, for the African-American students, it gives them a sense of pride, and for other students, it gives them an understanding and appreciation of the Black experience,” Turner said.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 15, 2024

Stress Of Caregiving Linked To Hypertension In Younger Black Women, New Study Finds

New research highlights the connection between hypertension and caregiving-related stress in younger Black women.

New research finds a link between stress from caregiving and younger Black women developing hypertension.

A recent analysis published in the American Heart Association Journal Hypertension reveals that the stress of caregiving is linked to a higher risk of developing hypertension among Black women aged 21 to 44. The study, which followed participants for an average of 7.4 years, found that 43.5% of all participants developed hypertension.

The research team, led by experts at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, also found that 51.7% of participants reported moderate or high caregiving-stress-developed hypertension, compared to 40.6% of those with low or no caregiving stress. Previous studies have linked caregiving to high blood pressure in middle-aged and older Black women, but this relationship has been less explored in the younger demographic.

“Our analysis suggests that caregiver strain as a source of chronic stress may significantly contribute to the development of hypertension, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, among reproductive-age Black women,” said corresponding study author Milla Arabadjian, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Foundations of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine in a press release.

The study’s findings are particularly timely, following a recent advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, which highlighted that parents and caregivers have faced significantly higher levels of stress and mental health challenges over the past decade compared to non-caregivers. Authors of the study note that caregiving is a source of chronic stress, with women, who make up the majority of informal caregivers, being especially impacted.

Black women have been shown to have a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to women from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. In younger Black women with hypertension, rates of uncontrolled blood pressure are high. The study authors note that identifying “addressable” risk factors, such as caregiving stress, is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies for this group.

“Given the high lifetime risk of CVD especially among reproductive-age Black women, we need to better identify the root causes contributing to the strain,” said senior study author Tanya M. Spruill, Ph.D., an associate professor in the departments of Population Health and Medicine at NYU Langone Health.

“If a lack of affordable childcare is a source, then linkage to childcare resources could be one solution. If the source of strain is a communication challenge with a child or elderly relative, education might be tailored to help with that,” added Dr. Spruill, who co-leads the Jackson Heart Study Hypertension Working Group, funding from which supported the current paper.