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 […]
Tag: Black Americans
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Soul Food for Thought: How Diet Disparity Impacts Black Health in America
Black chefs and community leaders are reimagining soul food classics with a focus on healthier cooking methods and ingredients, while Black vegans are advocating for plant-based eating as a form of empowerment and liberation.
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Why Gunshot Injuries Disrupt Manhood for Black Men
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black It used to be that Tariq prided himself on providing for his family, earning enough money to pay for food, the […]
Posted inClimate Justice
The Racial Realities of Hurricane Displacement
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black Even with the ever-lengthening wildfire season in the West, hurricanes are the leading cause of displacement due to natural disasters in the United […]
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Emerging Cure for Sickle Cell on its Way to FDA Approval, Carries Hefty Price Tag
After successful experimental procedures utilizing gene editing technology, the cure for sickle cell is currently advancing through the FDA’s approval process. The development offers greater medical security to Black Americans, […]
Posted inEducation
Gender Disparities in High School Graduation Rates: Unearthing Root Causes and Seeking Solutions
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In communities across America, the disparity in high school graduation rates between Black students and their counterparts of other racial backgrounds has […]
Posted inCommunity, Finance, Homepage, National
Preparing for Climate Disasters Can Protect Black Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Climate disasters are here to stay, and they’re putting excessive and unequal burdens on the finances of Black Americans. Since 1980, […]
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Why Aren’t More People Doing Home Dialysis?
Black Americans are four times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney disease, and home dialysis can be a lifesaver for those with the disease, providing flexibility, independence, and cost savings.
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New Pew Research Center Study Reveals Black Americans’ Concerns About Negative News Coverage and Calls for Informed Journalism
Black Americans are increasingly demanding fair and informed news coverage that accurately reflects their experiences and perspectives, with 76% expressing the importance of journalists covering all sides of an issue and 73% stating the necessity of understanding the historical context behind the stories.
Posted inOpinion, Politics
OP-ED: Biden Needs a Reparations Commission for 2024
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in the House and half of the Senate Committee chairs, along with the Senate Leader, and many of their colleagues, signed on to the Senate bill.