‘Twice As Hard’: Why Entering Medicine Has Never Been Easy For Black Women
In her debut book, Jasmine Brown, a third-year medical student, chronicles the trials of Black women in the past who fought against racism and sexism to access the medical industry.
Only 5.7% Of Us Doctors Are Black, And Experts Warn The Shortage Harms Public...
When being truly honest with herself, Seun Adebagbo says, she can describe what drove her to go to medical school in a single word: self-preservation.
Students Push Medical Schools To Teach About Segregation In Health Care
They’re building a curriculum to help dismantle segregated care and the race-based disparities it causes.
Here’s Why Positive Black Birth Stories Are Needed
Maternal telehealth has become the norm, but some Black birthing people can’t access the benefits. That’s why Kimberly Seals Allers created a free hotline to share positive Black birth stories.
What’s Stopping Black Women From Getting Screened For Cervical Cancer?
Lack of transportation, insurance, and sexual education aren’t the only reasons why Black women struggle to access preventative care.
Children With Chronic A Chronic Disability Deserve Affordable, Quality Healthcare
Research from the Urban Institute shows the intersection of poverty, chronic illness, and housing instability keeps Black children from thriving.
Black Death On Video: Coping With The Tyre Nichols Footage
With Memphis police releasing video footage of the traffic stop that led to the 29-year-old’s death, we sat down with a therapist to learn how to take care of ourselves and our loved ones.
These Benefits Will Disappear When Biden Ends The Covid National And Public Health Emergencies...
President Joe Biden intends to end the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11, the White House said Monday. That means that many Americans could have to start paying for Covid-19 testing and treatment.
Survivors Of Gangs And Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief
As teens, these three women lived amid street gangs around East St Louis, Illinois. Now, as adults, they support the families who have lost loved ones to gun violence. And because of their past, some residents trust them more than they do the police.
Fibroids: Elevating The Issue Through Television
Amazon Prime Video’s “Harlem” is bringing awareness to the “very real health challenge fibroids present.”
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America’s First Elected Black Governor Tells Activists, Politicians: ‘Don’t Stop. You...
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, 95, delivered a passionate keynote at the Richmond Crusade for Voters' 70th anniversary, urging activists to persist in the fight for justice. Reflecting on his historic career, from removing a racist state song to securing Virginia's MLK holiday, Wilder emphasized unity, perseverance, and the enduring importance of civic engagement and voting rights.
