On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we must break the barriers and build health for the Black community in Dallas County by addressing the systemic barriers, stigma, and lack of equitable resources that continue to disproportionately affect our community.
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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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Beyond the Hospital Walls: Doulas as Lifelines for Black Mothers
Doulas provide culturally informed, trauma-sensitive support to pregnant Black women in Dallas County, helping to address racial inequalities in maternal healthcare and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
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Our Fight At Home: Mental Health Screenings for Veterans Often Flawed
Veterans, especially those of color and women, face inequity in healthcare access and suffer from higher rates of PTSD and suicide, due to flawed screenings and stigma, highlighting the need for validated mental health screenings and culturally competent care.
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Black Women Face Earlier Menopause Onset and Inadequate Care
Black women experience earlier onset, more severe symptoms, and different levels of care during menopause compared to white women, due to systemic racism, socioeconomic conditions, and lack of culturally competent providers.
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Health Disparities in Texas: a Long History of Nothing Changing
Despite numerous task forces, centers, and bills aimed at addressing health disparities in Texas, the state has failed to enact meaningful legislation to eliminate these disparities for decades, with institutional racism perpetuating the issue.
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The Neurodivergent Community: 1 in 5 People and Growing
Neurodivergence is a fairly recent term. Introduced to the world by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in 1998 to describe people whose brains work differently from established neurotypical norms. In 2020, […]
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The Growing Popularity of Black Folks and Yoga
At a time where people are starting to expand their concern for their holistic wellness, the practice of yoga and mindfulness has become more popular than ever. In the 2023 […]
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The Wellness Industry Isn’t the Fix
The Global Wellness Industry has seen rapid growth, with wellness tourism and spas being the fastest growing sectors, but critics argue that this does not address the root causes of chronic stress and other conditions leading to poor health.