Health

From Middle School to Medical School: The Journeys of Five Black Doctors and Friends

PHOTO CREDIT: Nina Babel, Founder of NIBA Studios, LLC Nationwide — Drs....

California Police Fatally Shoot Black Autistic Teen Charging With Gardening Tool

Nationwide — Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old Black teen with autism, was fatally shot by deputies from the San Bernardino...

A Tribute to Shirley Chisholm: New Initiative Aims to Reduce Health Disparities in Black America

Nationwide — Black America suffers from high disparities in the affliction and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, asthma and stroke. The higher rates have been attributed to a lack of medical education and access to care. As a tribute to...

Dr. Joe L. Dudley, Sr., Co-Founder of Dudley Hair Care Empire, Passes Away at Age 86

Nationwide — Tributes from across the world continue to come in for the patriarch of the Dudley Hair Care empire, icon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dr. Joe L. Dudley, Sr....

The Dental Emergency of VH1 Reality Star Chrissy Monroe Sheds Light on Risks of Overseas Dental Care to Save Money

Nationwide — Former reality television personality Chrissy Monroe has come forward with a cautionary tale about the perils of seeking dental treatment overseas. Her recent...

Get to Know the African American Couple Who Have Visited 61 Cities in 32 States to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Nationwide — Lorenzo Lewis and his wife, Jordon, have traveled across the country teaching frontline workers how to care for the mental health of African Americans who are often in their care. So far, they have trained more than...

New Book by Black Author Empowers Survivors of Childhood Trauma to Heal and Live with Purpose

Nationwide — Author Shyra Smith has thrown a lifeline to individuals struggling to move past childhood trauma with her new book, Anew: Living Life As...

A Happiness Expert Leads Black Americans on a Soul-Healing Retreat to Africa

Nationwide — Transformational coach, bestselling author, and happiness expert, Trish Ahjel Roberts is taking African Americans back to Africa. But it’s not what you might think. Trained in yoga, meditation, and energy healing,...

“Empowering Documentary on Black Women’s Health, “Sistahs Embracing Wellness”

Nationwide — In 2010, the life of Jacqueline Glass took an unexpected turn. During a routine doctor’s visit, she was diagnosed with diabetes, high blood...

New “Let’s Eat” Book Series by Author Teaches Black Children About Healthy Eating Habits

Nationwide — The Let’s Eat Book Series by Emunah Y’srael is the perfect tool to introduce young children to the benefits of healthy eating. Emunah is an accomplished author,...

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