Being A Parent Is Hard Work. Dr. Becky Kennedy Offers 5 Tips To Help...
Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, advises parents to prioritize their own needs and seek support to reduce stress and avoid burnout, emphasizing the importance of sturdy leadership and self-compassion.
A Boy’s Bicycling Death Haunts a Black Neighborhood. 35 Years Later, There’s Still No...
John Parker, a 6-year-old boy, was killed in a collision with a pickup while riding his bike on Cheek Road in Durham, North Carolina, in 1985, and despite years of advocacy, the road still lacks sidewalks and safety measures.
When Mental Health Awareness Meets ‘Working While Black’
Black employees face greater barriers to mental health support in the workplace, with 55% of employees surveyed reporting mental health challenges in 2023, and employers are increasingly aware of the problem and looking for ways to resolve it.
The Power Of Chosen Family For Black LGBTQ+ Folks
Loveis Wise, a Black, nonbinary, transmasculine, lesbian/queer multidisciplinary artist living in Los Angeles, has found love and support in both their biological and chosen family, and encourages other Black LGBTQ+ folks to take their time and use discernment when coming out.
This Black Queer Therapist Is Helping Black LGTBQ+ Folks Heal
Black, Out, and Proud is a series highlighting joyful coming out stories from Black LGBTQ+ folks, their lessons, and how communities can better support them during these pivotal moments, with a focus on the importance of finding culturally competent mental health care for Black LGBTQ+ folks.
Nearly 10 Million Pounds Of Meat Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
BrucePac has recalled more than 9.9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items due to possible listeria contamination, with affected products available in stores and restaurants nationwide.
This New Biden Rule Means Healthier Water For Black Communities
The Biden administration has finalized a landmark rule requiring water utilities nationwide to locate and replace all lead pipes in their infrastructure systems by 2034, and announced $2.6 billion in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
‘Ghostbusters’ Star Ernie Hudson Just Made RSV Vaccines Sexy
Ernie Hudson has partnered with Pfizer to promote the RSV vaccine to older adults, emphasizing the importance of preventative care and the impact of the virus on the Black community.
When “Free” Healthcare Services Cost Patients Millions of Dollars
Black and other at-risk patient populations are paying out of pocket for preventative visits that should be free under the Affordable Care Act, due to insurance companies denying claims and billing errors.
There’s Still Joy In End-Of-Life Care
Young Black women are disproportionately affected by caregiving responsibilities, with 14% of the estimated 48 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S. being Black, and 50% of caregivers being Millennials or Gen Z.
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The Trump Administration Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission....
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.
