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. […]
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Healthy Living Expo
This year’s Healthy Living Expo will have an emphasis on financial literacy, natural beauty, veterans, mental health, restoring our communities and Dr. King had a dream and he wanted a […]
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WIC Funding Gap Threatens Access for Black Families
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black For the first time in over two decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is facing […]
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More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 14, 2023 “More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that […]
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Preserved by Purpose: The Hardest Thing to Say About Friendship
A number of years ago, my heart sank as I once again heard the words, “I didn’t want to say anything but….” from a close friend about another friend. My […]
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Confronting Our Silent Killers
By Gwen McKinney Originally appeared in Word in Black Meet our silent killers. They lurk. They creep. Like assailants in the dark, they can quickly swoop down and consume us in […]
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New COVID-19 Variant HV.1 Emerges as Dominant Strain in the U.S.
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new variant has emerged, garnering attention from health officials across the United States. Known as HV.1, […]
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Breakthrough Research Sheds Light on Aggressive Breast Cancers in Black Women
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are spearheading a pioneering study to unravel the biological underpinnings of aggressive […]
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The Library Club Helping Teens Reflect, Read, and Heal
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black It’s easy to imagine that, for a Black teenager navigating a turbulent life — in juvenile detention, say, or attending a […]
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Are You Addicted to Junk Food?
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black When you hear the word “addiction,” what comes to mind? A pack-a-day smoking habit? Empty alcohol bottles lining a dresser? How […]