Black hair has been a source of culture and pride, but also a target of discrimination and discrimination, with the CROWN Act now passed in 27 states to protect Black hair.
Author Archives: Anissa Durham
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15 Years On: How The ACA Shaped Reproductive Care Access
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law 15 years ago, has improved access to health insurance, lowered premiums, and covered a range of out-of-pocket costs, including reproductive health care, but its impact has been limited by institutional racism and the Hyde Amendment.
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Health Care Prevention is the Gold Standard
Black Americans face significant barriers to accessing preventive health care due to systemic racism, mistrust, and inequity, resulting in worse health outcomes compared to their white peers.
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5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect on COVID-19
Black health care workers reflect on the toll of the pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience, gratitude, and the need for systemic change to address health inequities and racial disparities.
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Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’
Alishia McCullough’s book “Reclaiming the Black Body — Nourishing the Home Within” aims to raise awareness of eating disorders in Black communities, highlighting the impact of racism, stress, and anti-Black racism on Black women and femmes’ bodies.
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Here’s What Health Care Appointments You Need to Make in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, we need to continue to be proactive about our health care. With an upcoming second Trump administration, some in the Black community are fearful […]
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What Black Folks Say About Weight Loss Meds and the Holidays
Branneisha Cooper was terrified of attending her first holiday gathering after starting Mounjaro. The 28-year-old started the injectable medication on Nov. 2, 2022, just a few weeks before Thanksgiving. “I […]
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Black Women Need More Access to Free Period Products
A small blue, purple, and yellow structure sits outside the office of Mamatoto Village, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit working to improve Black maternal health outcomes in the 7th Ward, a […]
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Trump Has Black Americans Worried About Health Care
Kamala Harris had just 107 days to state her case for the most powerful office in the world. Her presidential campaign, historic in so many ways, ultimately fell short. Now, […]
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Giving Birth Shouldn’t Be a Nightmare for Black Women
Black birthing people in America face challenges such as maternal care deserts, abortion bans, and overutilization of C-sections, leading to higher risks of complications and mental health issues.
