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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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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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When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health
By Stan Popovich, Houston Forward Times Contributor Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time in getting the people you know to be more understanding? In some cases, your...
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Inspired by Dick Gregory, This D.C. Vegan is Still Teaching a Healthy Diet By...
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When Dick Gregory died in 2017 at the age of 84, many chose to remember his comedic genius. Most properly credited him...
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Lawsuit Alleges U.S. Government Discriminated Against Black Veterans for Decades
Black Information Network | Atlanta Daily World A new lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) alleges that the U.S. government discriminated against Black veterans for decades. On...
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PRESS ROOM: Walgreens Launches Free Paxlovid Delivery Services with DoorDash...
Convenience ensures greater COVID-19 treatment access to all Americans this winter DEERFIELD, Ill., December 8, 2022 – Today, in partnership with DoorDash and Uber, Walgreens announced free delivery of...
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Guaranteed Income Program for Pregnant Black Women Expands Services Across State
By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation A San Francisco-based guaranteed income program that gives monthly checks to pregnant Black women received $5 million to expand its care to...
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Sen. Nancy Skinner Introduces Bill to Affirm State as ‘Safe Haven’ for...
By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, will introduce a bill on Monday that will solidify California’s status as a “safe haven” for abortion and...
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COMMENTARY: Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin: Avoid Burnout with These Simple Tips
By Megan Sayles | AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com We’ve all heard the age-old saying that “hard work pays off.” But, sometimes, working too hard can do more harm...
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California One Of 18 States That Reached $5.7 Billion Opioid Settlement with...
By Olivia Wynkoop Bay City News Foundation California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 17 other attorneys general, announced a $5.7 billion settlement agreement with the pharmacy retailer...
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What Took So Long? Statue of Henrietta Lacks Will Replace Robert E. Lee Monument
The Black woman whose cells have helped advance medical research will be honored in her hometown By Angela Johnson The city of Roanoke, Va., is honoring a Black woman who made tremendous contributions...
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Among Less-Educated Young Workers, Women and Black Men Are Paid Far Less
By Edward Lempinen | UC Berkeley News Less-educated U.S. workers often face a lifetime of financial challenges, but some among them are more disadvantaged than others: Young Asian and white men...
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OP-ED: Pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community
By Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Ghana in 1957 to participate in the celebration of the country’s independence from British colonialism. Upon returning home, he...
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Prostate cancer awareness
Harold Taitt, PhD, Prostate Cancer researcher, at Wilson’s Image in North Minneapolis.The post Prostate cancer awareness first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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Department of Education Announces $63 Million in School Grants
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Department of Education announced $63 million in new five-year Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants to...
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