Insights into the healthcare experiences of Black women
Black women, constituting one in seven women in the United States, play indispensable roles in our...
The reality of hair relaxers: Lawsuits over cancer in the US versus rising sales in Africa
In October 2022, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) published a study indicating that women...
Grant of $153K awarded to Black health equity coalition for training and health survey initiatives
The Black Health Equity Coalition in Frederick has secured $153,000 in grants to support various initiatives,...
Confronting the mental health crisis among Black youth
The COVID-19 pandemic and the trauma from events like George Floyd's murder have heightened mental health...
Analysis finds Black Americans underrepresented in residential care communities
An analysis by CNHI News and The Associated Press revealed that Black Americans are less likely...
Study reveals higher loneliness rates among Black people
New findings from the Mental Health Foundation indicate that Black people are more prone to experiencing...
How racism constraints Black health
Racism in the healthcare system not only affects patients but also deeply traumatizes Black women who...
Efforts to assist Black mothers and caregivers in pretrial detention ahead of Mother’s Day
Yolanda Johnson found herself ensnared in a distressing ordeal back in the summer of 2021. Recalling...
Minnesota Governor poised to approve bill tightening rules for foster care of African American and disproportionately represented children
After six years of legislative hurdles, a pivotal bill aimed at enhancing protections for families facing...
Racial disparities in depression language challenge AI’s effectiveness
The language of depression among Black Americans differs significantly from that among White Americans, posing a...
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