Category : Lifestyle

Black Catholic nuns: A compelling, long-overlooked history

By David Crary | The Associated Press This 1898 photo provided by the Sisters of the Holy Family (SSF) shows members of the religious order of African-American nuns in New Orleans. One of the oldest Black sisterhoods, the SSF, formed in New Orlea...

Addressing Hypertension in the Black Community: Improving Care and Closing the Health Disparity Gap

Understanding the Importance of Hypertension Management in the Black Community Hypertension is a persistent health challenge among Black adults, and it calls for an urgent need for physicians and health professionals to improve care for Black patien...

The HHS Black Health Forum 2024: Efforts to Advance Health Equity and Access in the Black Community

Introduction to the HHS Black Health Forum 2024 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is organizing a pivotal event that will put the spotlight on health disparities affecting the Black community. The HHS Black Health Forum, set to occur...

Advancing Health Equity through Clinical Trials in Black and African American Communities: A Discussion

Identifying Health Disparities in Black and African American Communities In a recent webinar, Dr. Christine Lee from @FDAHealthEquity and Dr. Claudia Baquet from the University of Maryland engaged in an enlightening discussion about the ongoing rese...

Advancing Health Equity through Clinical Trials in Black and African American Communities

In a recent webinar, Dr. Christine Lee from the University of Maryland and Dr. Claudia Baquet extensively discussed their research on health equity issues in Black and African American communities. This conversation, hosted by @FDAHealthEquity, unde...

Activists call for Boston to pay $15 billion in reparations for slavery

Local News “Our ultimate goal is repair and reconciliation in Boston, a city plagued by racial strife,” Rev. Kevin Peterson said. Boston City Council members voted in favor of holding a he...

Appointees to study slavery reparations in N.Y. to be named by month’s end

State legislative leaders are expected to name the nine people who will study reparations for descendants of enslaved people and consequences of New York’s impacts on the slave trade before Black History Month ends, lawmakers said Monday. Gov....

Black Bostonians group calls for $15 billion in reparations for slavery, discrimination

As Boston’s Task Force on Reparations continues to mull a path forward, a local group of Black Bostonians is calling for $15 billion from the city as reparations for slavery and centuries of discrimination. “It’s really difficult to put a right or w...

Proposed reparations bills leave out cash payments; Bakersfield leaders say closing wealth gap should be priority

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Last week, a slate of reparations bills was introduced by state lawmakers to address reparations and the legacy of racial inequity in California. Some proposals to address reparations include policies like the state iss...

In Pursuit of Black Love: A Conversation About Black Love & Its Revolutionary Power

Scene of Darius (Laurenz Tate) and Nina (Nia Long) Sitting in the Poetry Bar from Love Jones, 1997 When I think of Black love, I think of beauty. Beautiful Black bodies lost in the moonlight of their skin. I think of my parents. I think of my gr...

In Pursuit of Black Love – A Conversation About Black Love & The Revolutionary Power It Possesses

Amy Schumer Has Endometriosis, Not a Vaccine-Related Ailment

Para leer en español, vea esta traducción de Google Translate. SciCheck Digest Comedian Amy Schumer has said she’s having “some medical and hormonal” issues related to endometriosis that have affected her appearance. But some socia...

Black History Month lecture series highlights mental health, history, music and more

A lecture series with topics including African American history and music, mental health and politics is taking place in Springfield this month. Ayanna Crawford is a host and member of the planning committee for the Lift Every Voice lecture series....

State launches Black Health Week Initiative

This historic proclamation not only marks a significant milestone for Black history in Washington State but also symbolizes a bold commitment to addressing the unique health disparities faced by the Black community. Throughout history, the Black com...

Black mothers and infants face higher health risks, learn how our community is coming together to help

Black mothers and infants face higher health risks, learn how our community is coming together to help | KGET 17...