Residents of Peoples El Shaddai Village, a government subsidized apartment complex in East Oak Cliff, have reported numerous health and safety violations, including mold, sewer backups, and broken air conditioning, and are seeking legal action against the property manager, Monroe Group.
Category: Health
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Disparities in ADHD Diagnosis and Collective Solutions
The rising cases of ADHD among children, particularly boys, has led to a need for educators to be prepared to meet their needs, as students of color are often over-disciplined and underdiagnosed, leading to a higher likelihood of being underserved by the education system.
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‘This is how our ancestors who created the first freedman towns survived’: How Oak Cliff Veggie Project Plans to Heal South Dallas
The Oak Cliff Veggie Project, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015, is working to address food insecurity in South Dallas by providing fresh produce and promoting food self-sufficiency.
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Sunny South Dallas Food Park makes its return at a new location on MLK Jr. Boulevard
The Sunny South Dallas Food Park is returning to the Save-A-Lot parking lot on MLK Jr. Blvd on October 19th, featuring local food trucks, handcrafted goods, sweet treats, and family-friendly fun, with vendors automatically entered as nominees for the 5th annual Best of Black Dallas Awards.
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Black Men and Skin Cancer: A Hidden Health Crisis
Black men are more likely to die from melanoma than white or lighter-skinned patients, due to late detection and limited access to healthcare, and researchers are now focusing on the 1 in 1000 black patients who are at the highest risk for skin cancer.
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Hoods & Headspace: Three South Dallas Orgs Team Up to Teach Boys Auto Care & Mental Wellness
Three local organizations in South Dallas have joined forces to form a wraparound resource collaborative, hosting an inaugural event called It Takes a Man, which taught young men basic auto maintenance and mental and emotional wellbeing skills.
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Rest. The Revolution Black Women Need.
Black women are more likely to experience severe symptoms during menopause and other health issues due to historical and societal factors, and it is important for them to prioritize self-care and wellness practices to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
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Survey Finds Black Adults Develop Unique Coping Skills for Racism
Black adults in the US have developed distinctive coping strategies to handle the chronic stress of racism, including social support, religion, avoidance, substance use, positive reframing, activism, and positive self-statements.
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Anti-DEI Laws Could Make the Black Doctor Shortage Even Worse
The Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action and anti-diversity laws in red-state states are threatening to keep promising Black students out of medical schools, leading to a shortage of Black doctors and a negative impact on the health of the community.
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Dallas Southern Pride Celebrates Juneteenth Unity & Encourages Self-Love Through Testing
Dallas Southern Pride celebrated Juneteenth Unity weekend with a variety of events, including a ball and happy hour, social gatherings, brunches, pool parties, and entertainment events, while also addressing health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community through testing and their leadership conference.