By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware Originally appeared in Word in Black Everyone is weary of systemic racism in this country’s health system — the entire diatribe of diseases more common […]
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Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Death Reminds America: Healthcare for Black Women is, well, Trash
Mere days after news of Texas trailblazer Eddie Bernice Johnson’s passing rocked both the Lone Star State and the greater nation, there would come another unexpected bombshell; an allegation that […]
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Black Men, Toxic Masculinity and Its Casualties
The expectations for Black men can carry a hefty weight, having a detrimental effect on not just them, but those they love. What is the measure of this pressure, and […]
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San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Jan. 17, 2024 “San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.” was first published by The […]
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Why Aren’t Folks Filling Heart Medication Prescriptions?
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black You don’t need to be a doctor to know taking medication as prescribed can save your life, especially when you have […]
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Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2024 “Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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3 Black Women Farmers Fighting Food Injustice
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Around the United States, hundreds of Black farmers have risen to the forefront of the food justice movement. Many harvest crops […]
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How to Cope With Toxic Family During the Holidays
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black The holidays are a time to feast, celebrate, and make good memories with family, but what do you do when your […]
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4 Free Mental Health Resources for Black People
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Therapy is a proven tool for healing mental trauma, improving emotional well-being, and increasing overall life satisfaction. But with a single […]
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Health Crisis Looms: CDC Issues Stark Warning Amidst Rising Tide of COVID and Flu Cases
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A looming healthcare crisis is on the horizon as hospitals and emergency rooms face the potential need to ration care by […]