By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black As the Black community grapples with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, research shows that the faultiness of pulse oximeters on dark-skinned […]
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Preserved by Purpose:Â Avoiding the Entitlement Trap
By Shewanda Riley It’s the most wonderful time of the year or so the well-known song by crooner Johnny Mathis would have you think. For some people, the holidays are […]
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The Rise of Vasectomies & What it Means for Black Males
By Scott Blair The day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, Google saw a peak in searches for the word vasectomy. Following that, Dr. Michael Hagg, a urologist […]
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Cold Exposure Therapy for the Black Community
By Scott Blair Mental health is a hot-button topic in the Black community these days. However, access to help or treatment isn’t always feasible. Medication and psychiatrists often don’t come […]
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Mental Health During the Holidays
By Scott Blair The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year. Parties and gatherings are abundant and meant to be enjoyed. However, not everyone feels that way. […]
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School Shootings & How to Cope
By Scott Blair School shootings have risen yearly since 2010 and hit an all-time high in 2021. There were just under 250 school shootings across the US that year. Texas […]
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America’s Largest Diverse Book Publisher Shares the Reads You Need
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black When it comes to selecting books for yourself or others, it can be hard to choose — let alone to know […]
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Keep Upskilling Yourself: Advice from Ford Exec and HBCU Alumni Sondra Sutton PhungÂ
Sponsored Content Brought to you by Ford Motor Company Ford is committed to supporting HBCUs and developing diverse talent within the company. We had the opportunity to speak with the […]
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NotMySon Celebrates 10,000 Served in the DFW
By Rayford Johnson The Not My Son organization celebrated a major milestone of reaching 10,000 community members served this past weekend, at the High Point Event Center in Dallas, Texas. […]
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Being Black & Surviving COVID-19
By Scott Blair Two and a half years ago, Heather Elizabeth-Brown tested positive for COVID-19, and since then, her life has been torn apart. Originally, Brown went into the hospital […]
