“I think it’s important that I’m transparent about this new normal,…” [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] Ayanna Pressley loves playing with her hair. Before she became a Massachusetts Congresswoman (and a high-profile member of “The Squad”), Pressley would experiment with different hairstyles and textures, getting a weave and even cutting her own hair. Lately, she’s been experimenting with […]
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The Untold Story Of An African American Family Affected By A Broken Health Care System | Forbes
In January of 2013, my family was hit with an incredible blow. My partner and the father of my two children took his own life. The week Jamir passed away, I talked to him and noticed changes in his behavior. I asked him if he wanted to talk to a professional, but he was uncomfortable […]
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An Oncologist Asks When It’s Time to Say ‘Enough’ | The New York Times
Throughout my career as a neurosurgeon, I have worked closely with oncologists. Many of my patients have cancer of the brain — one of the deadliest of the near-infinite number of cancers. I have always viewed my oncological colleagues with complicated, contradictory feelings. On the one hand, I’m in awe of their work, which can […]
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3 Foodie Adventures Vegan Travelers Will Love | Essence
Everyone loves exploring new destinations through food, and vegans are no exception.
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How Black Boys Are Psychologically Impacted When Law Enforcement Fails To See Them As Children | MadameNoire
Jazmine Denise, MadameNoire [dropcap]When[/dropcap] my cousin was 14, he was lied on by a police officer. It was a crisp, cold day in February. He intended to go to a party in the neighborhood that evening. I remember him being really excited about it. I thought it was funny that he laid out his clothes […]
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How An Innovative Gym Is Changing Lives In This Poor Minneapolis Neighborhood | HuffPost
A wellness program in north Minneapolis could become a model for the nation — delivering affordable, accessible fitness and nutrition where it’s needed most.
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Depression in Black Boys Begins Earlier Than You Think | Psychological Benefits Society
By Aaron Hunt, MS (Graduate Intern, APA Health Disparities Office) and David J. Robles, BA (Graduate Intern, SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health Equity), Psychological Benefits Society [dropcap]From[/dropcap] 2001 to 2015, the suicide risk for Black boys between the ages of 5 and 11 was two to three times higher than that of White boys, according […]
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John Singleton’s death is another warning sign for black men. It’s time we listen. | The Washington Post
Courtland Milloy, The Washington Post John Singleton the first African American and youngest person to have ever been nominated for the Best Director award at the Oscars. Twitter/@Rodriguez, Featured Image [dropcap]Five[/dropcap] months into a plant-based whole-foods diet, I continue to experience the benefits. Weight, cholesterol, blood pressure — all down. Energy up. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] I’m […]
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Viola Davis on Being Diagnosed With Prediabetes: ‘I Was Shocked’ | Self.com
The actress tells us about life after her diagnosis.
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Meet Tiffany Alexander, 27, co-founder of a pediatrics urgent care facility in Birmingham | Birmingham Times
Ameera Steward, Birmingham Times Tiffany Alexander (Amarr Croskey photo). Featured Image [dropcap]Spending[/dropcap] long periods of time in a hospital with her mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer, gave Tiffany Alexander a love for health care and helping others. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″] “We always had a great medical staff [at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, […]
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