Tchaiko Parris, MD is a breast radiology specialist in Green Bay, Wisconsin with over 20 years of experience. She is affiliated with Bellin Memorial Hospital. Dr. Parris spoke with the AmNews about breast cancer […]
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Looks Like the EPA’s Fine With Black Folks Breathing Dirtier Air
The Trump EPA is on the verge of overturning the 2009 endangerment finding, which would have devastating consequences for Black communities already disproportionately exposed to air pollution and climate change.
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How Will the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impact Black Children?
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has been passed, resulting in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs, which will disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities and the 16 million Americans who rely on these programs for health care and food.
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RFK Jr. Wants a Healthier Diet? SNAP Cuts Say Otherwise
The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to SNAP benefits could leave millions of low-income Americans struggling to afford healthy food, potentially leading to increased rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
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Peer Support Groups Bridge Critical Gaps in HIV Care
LOTUS, a peer-led support group founded by Freda Jones, provides a safe space for Black, healthy cisgender women living with HIV to share experiences, build community, and reach their full potential through support and advocacy.
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She Went Vegan to Feel Better — Now She Honors God With Food
The Funderburks adopted a vegan lifestyle for health and spiritual reasons, and now share their journey in their new e-book “A Fruitful Life” to help others transition to a plant-based diet and take control of their health.
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A Sentence — Finally — but Still No Justice for Breonna Taylor
Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings sentenced former Louisville cop Brett Hankinson to almost three years in federal prison for his role in the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor, rejecting the Department of Justice’s recommendation for a one-day sentence.
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EPA Delays Coal Ash Cleanup. Guess Who Lives Closest?
The Environmental Protection Agency’s latest move in its ongoing effort to roll back the Biden Administration’s advancements centers on coal ash, the toxic byproduct of coal-fired power plants. Utilities will […]
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This New Political Movement Is Bringing Power to Black People
Over the last seven months, the political climate in the United States has become hostile to government programs that celebrate, help, or advance opportunities for Black people. Workplace diversity initiatives […]
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Without AmeriCorps, Thousands of Future Teachers May Never Start
AmeriCorps funding is crucial for organizations like Teach For America, which provides financial support for teachers, particularly low-income and Black educators, and empowers communities to lead on issues that matter most.