Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old woman, has a deep mistrust of the medical system due to her personal experiences, which has led her to refuse to become an organ donor, a decision that is influenced by the long history of medical racism and mistreatment of Black bodies in the U.S.
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Jamaican Music Icon Sean Paul Aids Hurricane-Ravaged Country
Sean Paul and Angelie Spencer are using their resources to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa, which caused widespread destruction and displaced 25,000 people.
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Blueprint for Change: Saving Trans Lives Beyond a Day of Mourning
The Transgender Day of Remembrance should be a call to action, not just a moment of mourning, and communities should take practical steps to protect Black trans lives and create a Blueprint for Change.
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Need a Little Extra Help? Parkland’s FindHelp Tool Can Guide You
Parkland Health’s FindHelp tool connects patients and families to thousands of local resources for free or low-cost support, such as food, housing, transportation, childcare, and job training.
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Tia Mowry’s New Series Encourages Cancer Talk Over Home-Cooked Meals
Tia Mowry is hosting a new video series called “Rewrite the Recipe” to encourage Black families to discuss their family history with cancer and to promote the importance of proper screenings.
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A Diagnosis, A Decade, and the Weight of Stigma
HIV continues to disproportionately affect Black communities in the South due to systemic inequities, but progress is being made through community-led prevention models and campaigns featuring trusted voices to break the stigma and increase access to testing, treatment, and PrEP.
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“Start by Believing”: Inside The Archway’s Mission to Protect Survivors and Change Public Perception of Domestic Violence
The Archway is a state-designated domestic violence agency that provides support to survivors across North Texas, while also working to hold offenders accountable and reduce repeat violence through their Partner Abuse Intervention and Prevention Program.
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Our Fight at Home: When the System Betrays Our Veterans
A new study from the Journal of Veterans Studies found that many Black and Brown veterans experience deep feelings of betrayal and distrust towards the military institution due to inadequate transition support, leading to mental health issues and difficulty finding jobs, housing, and healthcare.
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Building a Healthier Dallas: How Prism Health North Texas Is Strengthening Community Care
Prism Health North Texas has been providing affordable, judgment-free medical care to North Texans for nearly 40 years, and is committed to expanding its services to meet the needs of the community.
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Rapper Gucci Mane Sheds Light on Mental Health Issues in Black Community
Gucci Mane is using his platform to raise awareness of the importance of mental health, and is talking openly about his own struggles with mental illness, substance abuse disorder, and his long path to wellness.