Black families are urged to start conversations about sex education at home to help reduce the high rates of STIs and HIV among Black youth, while also addressing the issue of adultification bias and anti-Blackness.
Category: Health
Posted inMental Health
Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health
Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
Posted inHealth
Climate Change and Rising Heat: A Growing Threat to Older Americans
Older Americans are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat due to age-related physiological changes, chronic health conditions, and limited access to air conditioning, and experts recommend five tips to help protect them during heat waves.
Posted inEducation
The Truth About School Policing
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, many school districts have failed to fulfill their promises to remove armed officers and replace them with counselors and restorative justice programs, instead expanding policing in schools with surveillance software and AI tools that disproportionately police Black children.
Posted inFood
Memorial Day is the Start of Outdoor Summer Cooking & Eating
To keep your family healthy during Memorial Day, make sure to clean everything, do not cross-contaminate, cook to the right temperature, refrigerate perishable food within two hours, and wash your hands frequently.
Posted inBooks
He Fired the Cops Who Murdered George Floyd. This Is His Story
As a Black police chief, I have given my son “the talk” to teach him how to survive an encounter with the police, as he is disproportionately likely to be pulled over by the police.
Posted inHealth
Doctor’s Checklist: Vital Screenings Men 70+ Should Discuss
As men age, it’s important to prioritize preventive care, including screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and colorectal cancer, to preserve independence, mobility, mental sharpness, and social engagement.
Posted inBooks
How Ruth Jeannoel Uses Restorative Justice Circles to HealÂ
Ruth Jeannoel is releasing her book “Restorative Justice Practices: Circle Keeping for Collective Healing” on May 23, which will offer tools for coping and caring for oneself and others during times of crisis.
Posted inThe Weekend
Friday Newsletter: May 23, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 23rd, 2025 Local National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Mental Health Culture Spirituality
Posted inWomen
GOP’s “Beautiful” Bill Endangers Black Women’s Health
Black women and low-income communities are at risk of losing access to essential healthcare services, including Medicaid and reproductive care, due to the GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” which cuts Medicaid and defunds Planned Parenthood.