A Black queer woman left the US to escape the terror and grief caused by wildfires, the Trump administration’s assault on Black America, and the stripping of LGBTQ+ rights, and found hope and inspiration in the UK and Europe.
Category: Health
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Brain Aneurysms a Silent Killer in Black Community
LaLa Speaks Foundation was created by Jazzie Ford in honor of her daughter Jacqueline Rhone, who died from a brain aneurysm, a silent killer that affects Black Americans at a higher rate than other ethnic groups.
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7 Ways Black Women Can De-Stress This Spring
Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and de-stress this spring by engaging in activities such as touch grass, unplug to replenish, breathe and stretch, curate spring reading, share a meal at home, tend to their temple, and practice mini moments of mindfulness.
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The Truth About Black America’s HIV Crisis
Black Americans make up 37% of new HIV diagnoses, with Black youth and Black women being disproportionately affected, and only 22% of PrEP users are in the South, where HIV rates are highest.
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HHS Staff Cuts Mean Uneasy Breathing in Black Communities
The federal Department of Health and Human Services has announced sweeping staff cuts, which will gut government programs that address asthma rates, smoking and health, global tuberculosis rates and control of tobacco products, potentially leading to a rise in preventable lung-related illnesses.
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The Joys of Black Hair
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.
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Things You Wish You Knew about Menopause
Menopause is often a taboo topic, with many women not being educated about it in school, leading to a lack of awareness and understanding of its symptoms and phases.
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LaVar Ball’s Amputation Sheds Light on Health Crisis
LaVar Ball, the father of two NBA players and a rapper, was hospitalized with a partially amputated leg due to an untreated diabetes infection, highlighting a growing epidemic of Black Americans losing limbs due to the disease.
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International Women’s Month Spotlight on Local LGBTQ+ Advocate and Resource Center CEO Cece Cox
Resource Center is working to empower and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas by providing health services, mental health counseling, and affordable housing, while also advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people in the face of discriminatory laws and policies.
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Under Trump 2.0, It’s Hard — But Not Impossible — to Find Hope
Faith leaders are urging Black Americans to rely on Christianity, history, and self-reflection to find hope and resilience in the face of the Trump administration’s efforts to erase the gains of the Civil Rights Movement.