Black men face the highest rate of prostate cancer diagnosis and death in the US, with many diagnosed at later stages due to lack of screening and prevention legislation, resulting in preventable deaths.
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Carter G. Woodson’s Legacy: Black History Month Celebrates 100 Years of Resistance
Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926 to promote the study of Black life and history, which has since grown into Black History Month, but legislative efforts are now being made to restrict the teaching of Black history and erase Black contributions from the curriculum.
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Prostate Cancer Battle: Jerry McCormick’s Story of Resilience
Jerry McCormick, a 57-year-old San Diego journalist, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an annual exam and has since been documenting his experience on Substack to educate others, while also opting for surgery to treat the cancer.
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Cold Snaps Pose Unique Challenges for Low-Income and Black Communities
Extreme cold weather has exposed the reality that low-income, largely Black and Brown communities are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events due to decades of housing segregation, infrastructure neglect, and economic inequality.
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State Takeovers in Texas Schools Face Criticism for Ignoring Societal Factors
The Texas Education Agency has taken over four school districts due to low academic performance, with six campuses receiving F grades, and critics argue that the state is penalizing districts based on factors beyond their control, such as poverty and inequality.
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Kai Cenat Sets Powerful Example for Young Readers with Daily Reading Videos
Kai Cenat, a popular Twitch streamer, has set a goal to read every day for 10 minutes to an hour on camera, in an effort to inspire Black schoolchildren to read more and improve their literacy skills.
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Section 8 Funding Cuts Threaten Housing for Millions of Low-Income Families
The Section 8 housing assistance program, which helps over 5 million low-income families, is facing potential budget cuts and changes to eligibility requirements that could result in hundreds of thousands of people losing access to housing aid.
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Social and Economic Barriers Drive Obesity, Not Just Personal Choices
Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by social and economic barriers, and requires a collaborative approach between government, health care professionals, community organizations, and individuals to address the epidemic.
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Black Students Defy Expectations, Lead Surge in College Applications
Black or African American students are applying to college at a faster rate than any other group, with applications rising 11% compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Common Application.
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Dr. King’s Critique of Capitalism: Still Relevant Today
Martin Luther King Jr.’s economic justice plan, which included full employment, guaranteed income, and access to land and capital, is still relevant today, as economic inequality remains a major issue and debates over universal basic income and affordable housing continue to shape national politics.