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Danielle Spencer, beloved for portraying Raj's witty sister Deadra “Dee” Thomas on the classic series What’s Happening!!, passed away on August 11th at the age of 60. The heartbreaking news was shared by former co-star Haywood Nelson on Instagram, ex...
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The doors are secured, and the aisles dimmed; thousands of Black Kansas Citians now find themselves in an expanded food desert. The closure of Sun Fresh on 31st and Prospect, the last full-service grocery in the vicinity, marks the culmination of a d...
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Blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, significantly impact Black Americans, who constitute roughly 14 percent of the U.S. population yet represent 20 percent of multiple myeloma cases. Dr. Ruemu Birhiray, a hematology-onc...
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Doctors frequently urge breastfeeding for at least six months, yet achieving this can be challenging for many new parents. With certain strategies in place, however, the process may become smoother.1. **Initiate Early**: Ideally, attempt breastfeedin...
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Diabetes is a chronic condition requiring ongoing management, yet treatment can become prohibitively expensive. For many individuals, particularly in the Black community, the financial strain associated with medication, supplies, and medical appointm...
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With the new academic year on the horizon, families nationwide are preparing—not only in terms of school supplies and schedules but also concerning health. Many parents prioritize safeguarding their children against the plethora of germs that can be...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking to revoke its legal authority to oversee greenhouse gas emissions, a potential move that could dismantle climate safeguards established for over ten years. The EPA aims to eliminate its 2009 “...