By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Black people in America are expected to live longer than they did in previous years, according to new data from the […]
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3 Organizations Working to Stop the Spread of HIV in the Black Community
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Despite advancements in HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) prevention, Black adults in America suffer at disproportionate rates. As of 2020, Black women […]
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Nearly 1.7 million Texans lose Medicaid as state nears end of “unwinding”
By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune Dec. 14, 2023 “Nearly 1.7 million Texans lose Medicaid as state nears end of “unwinding”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Kate Cox’s case reveals how far Texas intends to go to enforce abortion laws
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2023 “Kate Cox’s case reveals how far Texas intends to go to enforce abortion laws” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
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Menthol Cigarette Ban Delayed to 2024
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Menthol cigarettes are still on the market after the Biden administration delayed its ban once again. Instead of announcing the new […]
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Let’s Talk About Sexual Health on HBCU Campuses
By Anisssa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black An initiative to support HBCU students with sexual and reproductive health care launched Dec 1. The program is spearheaded by Power to Decide, […]
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Why Black Women With Incarcerated Loved Ones Face Loneliness
Being locked away in a prison cell for years on end can be devastatingly lonely for people behind bars. Aside from mail, TV, radio, and guest visitation, their access to […]
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“The first child is the one that pays the most”: How one family carved out Medicaid coverage for a rare treatment
By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2023 ““The first child is the one that pays the most”: How one family carved out Medicaid coverage for a rare treatment” […]
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Judge says Texas woman may abort fetus with lethal abnormality
By Eleanor Klibanoff and Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2023 “Judge says Texas woman may abort fetus with lethal abnormality” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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Is Racism Causing Stroke In Black Women?
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Black women who experience racism may be more likely to suffer or die from a stroke, according to a new study. […]