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OP-ED: Why Are We Leaving Black Women’s Health Behind?
By Dr. Donna Christensen, Debra Fraser-Howze, Shavon Arline-Bradley Although Black women make up 7.7% of the total U.S. population, we have the highest rates of obesity in the country. Sixty percent of...
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Rise in Abductions of Black Girls in Oakland Alarms Sex-Trafficking Survivors
By Tanya Dennis Within the last 30 days there have been seven attempted kidnappings or successful abductions of Black girls in Oakland. Survivors of human trafficking who are now advocates are not...
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Parent Complaints of Moldy Lunches at Duncanville Middle School
By Raven Jordan | Dallas Weekly In a photo shared earlier this month in a Facebook post, a parent complained of moldy lunch items being served to her daughter at a Duncanville middle school. The...
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New Study Reveals Excess Mortality and Years of Potential Life Lost Among the...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A new study shows that after some progress, the number of deaths and years of possible life lost among America’s Black...
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New Study Reveals Excess Mortality and Years of Potential Life Lost Among the...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia A new study shows that after some progress, the number of deaths and years of possible life lost among America’s Black...
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Warnock drops by Southside Medical Center, talks insulin price stability
By Donnell Suggs | The Atlanta Voice Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga) visited Southside Medical Center Monday, May 22. Warnock. The junior senator and senior pastor at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church...
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A President for Every American
OP-ED: A President for Every American By Congressman James E. Clyburn In his January 20, 2021, inaugural address, President Joe Biden pledged an administration that looks like America and to “fight as...
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Vice President Harris Talks Debt Ceiling, Maternal Health, and Small Biz in...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Vice President Kamala Harris was as integral to the negotiations as anyone else in helping to reach a bipartisan deal so...
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The National Disgrace of Maternal Mortality
By Barrington M. Salmon | NNPA Newswire The National Center for Health Statistics released data several months ago showing that maternal deaths in the United States spiraled to the highest rate in...
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Stylish & Fit to Bring Lifestyle of Vitality Challenge’s The Big Reveal to...
Stylish & Fit is thrilled to announce the arrival of The Big Reveal, an extraordinary event from their Lifestyle of Vitality Challenge, to the vibrant Chicagoland area. This Fashion + Fitness...
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Illinois EPA Issues an Air Quality Alert for Friday
Warm, dry, and sunny conditions, along with increasing drought conditions contributing to increased ground-level ozone The Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), John J. Kim,...
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Big Picture Living Day
By Carla Thomas On Friday, June 2 Big Picture Lving Day will be celebrated with a series of virtual events designed to improve the life of participants. Through a virtual network of schools and...
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The Underdog Presidential Candidate, RFK Jr. and His Pledge to Black America
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the illustrious Kennedy dynasty, is making a run for the Democratic presidential...
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National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Thanks the 1,400 Who Walked for Kidneys
The 24th annual Walk for Kidneys took place at Diversey Harbor in June, where the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) warmly received a gathering of 1,400 patients, family members, friends...
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OP-ED: Safeguarding Charitable Medicines Programs in America
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association All Americans should have equal access to high quality healthcare. As our nation steadily emerges out of the...
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Once a Safe Haven for Escaped Slaves, Small Arkansas Town Suffers Water...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia During the Civil War in 1863, Helena, Arkansas, located in the South and under Union occupation, provided refuge to...
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A Call for Self-Care for Restorers of Wellness
By Kumari Fabio, MA and Daktari S. Hicks, PsyD Where would our community be without the aid, guidance, and support of our treatment providers, practitioners, and restorers of wellness? Clinicians,...
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PRESS ROOM: Senators Carper and Cassidy and Representatives Ruiz and Wenstrup...
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act has widespread support from stakeholders across the healthcare industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and...
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OP-ED: Anything Banned Becomes a Policing Issue:
Why the FDA Menthol Ban is Not Good for Communities of Color By Elliot T. Boyce, Sr. (Ret.), Former Director of the New York State Police Employee Assistance Program (EAP) With the FDA’s pending ban on...
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OP-ED: Why I Am Fighting for Greater Visibility for Diabetic Men and Women
Diabetes is often invisible to everyone except those living with it, and for too long, minorities have gone without better access to better healthcare technology. By Patti LaBelle More than 25 years...
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COLUMN: How to Maximize the Next 6 Months and Achieve Your Goals
Imagine it being July and you’re completely satisfied with the way your year has gone. Now, imagine it being July and you aren’t. Two things can be true. You can navigate in the same manner or you can...
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OP-ED: The PACT Act Fulfills Our Obligation to Veterans
By: Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn The United States has long been described as a nation of ideas. The founding fathers wrote that “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine...
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Veganism: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Good for Business
By Niya Harris | The Burton Wire In the last 10 years, the plant-based meat industry has skyrocketed, and vegan restaurants have been popping up in mass numbers across the globe. Most people have heard...
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PRESS ROOM: National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP) Unite Against...
Experts Ask Government for Racial Impact Study Before a Federal Menthol Ban WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 22, 2023 – The National Coalition of Justice Practitioners (NCJP), a group of Black and Hispanic law...
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Thousands of Black Californians Have Lost Their Health Insurance — Don’t Lose...
By McKenzie Jackson California Black Media Five percent of the 225,231 Californians who lost their Medi-Cal coverage in June were African American. According to numbers from the California Department...
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Doulas & Black Moms: Bridging the Gap Between Mental Treatment and Maternal Care
By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media There is a growing body of evidence that disparities in medical treatment in the United States — compounded over centuries by the legacy of slavery, Jim...
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EVENT: The Journey Home — A Comprehensive Discussion on the Power of Planning
Join us, valuable stakeholders and experts on September 19, 2023 at 9 a.m. for a deep dive into topics, including: the value of end-of-life planning; tips on financial planning; and the impact of...
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September is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month: Active with AFib,...
(NewsUSA) – By 2030, an estimated 12.1 million Americans will experience a common heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib), sometimes felt as an irregular or fluttering heartbeat. (CDC) Even...
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Commentary: Bridging the gap: cancer prevention for communities of color
By U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04) Cancer is a formidable adversary, no matter where it strikes here at home or across the world. But it’s a battle that at-risk communities like yours and mine often...
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Taraji P. Henson expands mental wellness program to 2nd HBCU campus
By AFRO Staff Actress Taraji P. Henson is continuing her goal to boost mental health among Black women. Building upon their inaugural success at Alabama State University, Henson’s nonprofit, The Boris...
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Fight Cancer
Cancer Advocates from Across the Country Head to Capitol Hill to Press for Increased Research Funding and Improved Access to …The post Fight Cancer first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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Study Finds Hospitals Don’t Always Have an Open Door Policy, Particularly...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia New data has exposed a concerning trend in American healthcare: a stark racial divide in patient populations. Contrary to...
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Maryland’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Rake in Millions in First Weekend of...
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 2022, Marylanders voted to pass a referendum on cannabis use for individuals 21 years and older. Recreational use of the drug started on July...
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Saving lives from Breast Cancer, Celebrating a Distinguished Artist, and Pink...
Tune in to hear the personal and truly inspiring stories from a Life Saver, a Distinguished Arts Award recipient, and a Pink Party …The post Saving lives from Breast Cancer, Celebrating a Distinguished...
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Whoopi Goldberg Sparks Debate Over Idris Elba’s Therapy Revelation
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a recent episode of “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg stirred controversy with her comments regarding actor Idris Elba’s...
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Understanding the Nation’s Ticking Fiscal Time Clock
Federal Funding to Expire by Mid-November By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor For the second time this year, Congress’ inability to reach consensus on essential fiscal legislation has...
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Laini Fluellen Charities’ Pink Tie Affair Celebrates 12 Years
Chicago Defender Staff Fundraiser Strives to Raise Record-Breaking Funds in the Fight Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer Laini Fluellen Charities, along with Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, will...
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New Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit honors Black health professionals,...
By Karyn Cook, Special to the AFRO In Maryland, where 31.4 percent of the population is Black, only 12.3 percent of physicians identify as Black, according to data from the Association of American...
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OP-ED: Early Detection Saved My Life from Prostate Cancer
Congress can help save more lives by removing barriers to cancer screenings By David Ford, Member of the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Twice. That is...
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OP-ED: This Long-Term Care Awareness Month, Consider Your End-of-Life Plan
By: Ottamissiah “Missy” Moore I grew up in a multigenerational household in Philadelphia, where storytelling was the centerpiece of our lives. My great-grandfather was born a slave and became the first...
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IN MEMORIAM: Georgetown Mourns the Passing of Coach Tasha Butts
Beloved Coach Remembered for Grit and Inspiration By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Georgetown University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics...
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Black community responds to the death of Richard Roundtree, cultural icon and...
Fans, friends, and family members of legendary actor and producer Richard Roundtree are mourning his death at age 81 on Oct. 24. Roundtree rose to fame in the early 1970s when Black action figures...
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Howard’s Homecoming is “self-care” for many alumni
By Ariyana Griffin WASHINGTON D.C.- Thousands of Howard alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and supporters filled the streets and Howard’s campus this weekend, showing their HBCU pride as they...
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IN MEMORIAM: Remembering the life of Lawrence Lacks Sr.
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered from far and wide at Faith Christian Fellowship to celebrate the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr. The patriarch of...
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‘BMHA Road to 40: Art of Unveiling’ – a night of celebrating mental health...
Artist Larry “Poncho” Brown stands next to his commissioned work. (AFRO Photos / Reuben Greene) Event moderator Martha Reeves Jews, left, and celebrated artist Larry “Poncho” Brown. (AFRO Photos /...
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Celebrating the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr., son of Henrietta Lacks
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com On Sept. 13 people gathered from far and wide at Faith Christian Fellowship to celebrate the life and legacy of Lawrence Lacks Sr. The patriarch of...
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PRESS ROOM: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Becomes First Divine Nine Sorority...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – a historically Black sorority – has completed a historic pledge made in 2021 to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This...
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Roland Ford, the ‘Line Dance King,’ dies at 75
ROLAND FORD (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) Bill Ford just knew he was the real athlete in the family. He played basketball in his early days and would even tease his younger brother, Roland, referring him...
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Jeff’s Gym: Highly Anticipated Private Fitness Studio, Unveiled in Avondale
Highly Anticipated Private Fitness Studio, unveiled in Avondale Jacksonville, November 14, 2023 — The Jeff Effect, a leading personal training company specializing in transformative fitness journeys,...
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Rising Cases of Congenital Syphilis in Newborns Highlight Need for Timely...
By Breanna Reeves | Black Voice News Cases of syphilis in newborns in the U.S. continue to rise, according to a recent report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The...
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