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COMMENTARY: McCain Leaves Mixed Legacy Among Some Black Californians
PASADENA JOURNAL — McCain’s decision means millions of Californians still get to keep their health care through Covered California (California’s version of Obamacare.) According to Dr. Angelo Williams,...
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Shocking Texas billboard ignites abortion controversy
DEFENDER NEWS SERVICE — A controversial new billboard along a Dallas highway that suggests black women should view abortion as self-care has sparked both outrage, support, and conversation across...
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Pregnant prisoners recount horrific jail conditions at Santa Rita in federal...
SAN FRANCISCO BAY VIEW — In a major class action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court here, conditions at the Alameda County Jail at Santa Rita sound more like they come out of a Charles Dickens novel...
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Westchester Recognizes Int’l. Overdose Day
HUDSON VALLEY PRESS — Westchester County joined communities around the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on August 31. Over the last twenty years drug overdose deaths...
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DC Mayor Talks New Motherhood on Morning TV
AFRO — It’s been over three months since District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser revealed she assumed another position-motherhood- and until her appearance on Thursday’s “NBC 4 Today Show,” she’s been...
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COMMENTARY: What the Supreme Court Nomination Would Mean for Black Women
“Black women are the largest constituency in the United States that has no representation on the Supreme Court – we’ve never had a Black woman Supreme Court Justice.” [...read more]
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New app allows users to grade their physical fitness level by FBI standards
NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — On Sept. 5 there was a small meeting at Germany Park between Dallas-based FBI agents and members of the media. The FBI had challenged members of the local press to take their...
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NIH launches initiative to accelerate genetic therapies to cure sickle cell...
“This initiative is giving patients, families, and communities a reason for hope. I’m particularly pleased that we are able to make this announcement during Sickle Cell Awareness month, when we are...
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Birmingham Health Center Welcomes Everyone With Open Arms
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Ask the team at Alabama Regional Medical Systems (ARMS) in Birmingham about the services provided, and they’ll mention medical and dental care; OB-GYN; behavioral health; and a host...
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Children and mental health: What can you do to help your child?
MILWAUKEE TIMES — According to the Children’s Mental Health Report, mental health disorders are the most common diseases of childhood. An estimated 17.1 million children have or have had a psychiatric...
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Avoid Life Threatening Dangers During a Hurricane
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — According to the Carolinas Poison Center, CO (Carbon Monoxide) poisoning is a concern during massive storms. CO can form when people burn fuels like gasoline, kerosene, wood,...
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Central Kitchen + Bar Does The Impossible To Celebrate 3-Year Anniversary
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — Central Kitchen + Bar has officially joined more than 100 other restaurants in Michigan serving the Impossible Burger. [...read more]
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Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Highlights the Needs of Families...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — Throughout September CCP is encouraging community members across the Carolinas to get involved in the childhood cancer fight by sharing information with friends, family and...
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COMMUNITY: A Celebration of Life
SAVANNAH TRIBUNE — On Saturday, August 11, 2018 a “Celebration of Life” event was held to honor the 80th birthday of Mrs. Janie Baker Bruen. The tributes were filled with humor and her longtime...
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57 Detroit Schools Have High Levels of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water
Michigan Chronicle — At least 57 Detroit public schools have tested positive so far for high levels of copper, lead or both in drinking water. [...read more]
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Improving the Standard of Care. Exploring treatment options.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “By including experts across multiple medical specialties reflecting acute Sickle Cell Disease care, along with advocates and patients with Sickle Cell Disease, the Sickle Cell Disease...
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South Los Angeles Families Fight Colon Cancer with Garden-Fresh Food Choices
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Colon cancer risk is 13 times more common in African Americans than in rural South Africans. [...read more]
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Hall of Fame Members Threaten Boycott of Inductions
DALLAS POST TRIBUNE — A group of Pro Football Hall of Famers led by Eric Dickerson is demanding health insurance coverage and a share of NFL revenues or else those former players will boycott the...
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NNPA Awards Dr. Wally Smith for Outstanding Leadership
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Wally Smith’s tireless efforts are among the many reasons the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) awarded the physician with a 2018 National Leadership Award for...
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FDA approves first new sickle cell medication in 20 years
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide. People with African, Spanish, Mediterranean and Indian ancestry are at increased risk. Approximately 120,000...
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