African Americans are 20% more likely to face mental health challenges than the population at large, and only 30% of African Americans believe mental illness is a legitimate health issue, resulting in a reluctance to seek help and significant implications for the community.
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Posted inHealth
Surviving Summer’s First Heat Wave
The current heat wave, caused by a high-pressure system that traps hot air, is causing record-breaking temperatures and is expected to worsen this summer, with urban, predominantly Black neighborhoods suffering the most.
Posted inCulture
The 16th Annual Roots Picnic demonstrates that with time, the formula has been perfected.
The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia attracted 60,000 people from across the country for a two-day celebration of nostalgic music, featuring performances from legends like Babyface and The Dream, and featuring a diverse lineup of artists from the ’90s and early 2000s.
Posted inNational
Woman Says Someone Followed her Using Apple AirTag in Philadelphia
The devices are meant to help locate and track car keys, wallets and other belongings, but criminals are increasingly using them to help perpetuate their crimes.