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Broad Disparity for How Black Women Experience Breast Cancer
By Diana Price cancerconnect.com When Karen Jackson was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer she was bewildered—not just by the diagnosis but by the disparity she saw between African-American women and women of other races and ethnicities. “The disparities were alarming to me. In talking with
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Bay Area Native Dr. Terri Jett Honored by Indiana’s Butler University | Post News Group
Terri Jett arrived at Butler University in 1999 to begin her teaching career as an assistant professor of Political Science and Peace and Conflict Studies after earning her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Public Administration from Auburn University. Originally from California, Jett was unfamiliar with
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Methamphetamine Deaths Soar, Hitting Black And Native Americans Especially Hard
Newly published U.S. data finds overdose deaths from methamphetamine use more than doubled in recent years. Use of the stimulant among Black Americans surged nearly tenfold.
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Remarkable Woman Honored In Hollywood - The New Journal and Guide
Deidre Love, founder of Teens with a Purpose, was honored at the Nexstar Remarkable Women's award ceremony in Hollywood. The post Remarkable Woman Honored In Hollywood first appeared on The New Journal and Guide. Continue reading Remarkable Woman Honored In Hollywood at The New Journal and G
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Black Opioid Overdose Deaths Are Increasing Faster Than Whites, Study Finds
Black communities face a growing share of overdoses, but addiction treatment resources and attention are still focused on white communities.
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How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap
Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals.
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Uganda: Tiperu Woos Turkish Investors to Health Sector
[Nile Post] Uganda's ambassador to Turkiye, Nusura Tiperu has led a delegation of six members of Acibadem Healthcare Group led by Racim Topuz, the Deputy CEO to meet Dr. Charles Ayume, Parliamentary Committee on Health to discuss Uganda Investment opportunities in Health sector.
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Season 4, Episode 29 – Wealth, Health, Scholarships, Africa
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Join Let's Talk on WIN-TV, Friday, October 27th at noon as we focus on Black empowerment, African-American health, wealth, education, and issues related to the African diaspora. The President and CEO of the Black Wealth Summit will be with us to talk about the event he is
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Puff, Puff, Stop | The Madison Times
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and the Black Community When you don’t smoke, it seems extremely weird to see people smoking in public. At first glance, second-hand smoke has become a second-hand thought ever since we changed Wisconsin’s laws around public
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Lymphoma Survivor, Nicole Bullock, Uplifting People with New Coloring Therapy Book | Chicago Defender
Lymphoma Survivor, Nicole C. Bullock, released 'If I Be Lifted Up,' an inspirational stress relieving 'coloring therapy' book for the SOUL. A native of Chicago, IL, currently residing in Lynwood, Nicole is the Founder and CEO of The Nicole Cares Foundation. Nicole began this foundation on her
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'Running While Black' tells a new story about who belongs in the sport
In a new book, writer Alison Mariella Désir shares her journey into long distance running, reveals the hidden contributions of Black runners and calls for the sport to become more inclusive.
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“Meeting” Va.’s 1st Black Woman State Legislator - The New Journal and Guide
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide When the life of Yvonne Miller slows down, somehow, somewhere, someone will record her life as anything but lost over the past five decades. Undoubtedly, a volume will outline her lists of firsts, including that as Virginia’s first Black
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Bay Area Native Dr. Terri Jett Honored by Indiana’s Butler University | BlackPressUSA
By Jennifer Gunnels Butler University Stories Bay Area native Terri Jett was received a Distinguished Faculty Award at Indiana’s Butler University. Terri Jett arrived at Butler University in 1999 to begin her teaching career as an assistant professor of Political Science and Peace and Conflict
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Facing invasive treatments for uterine fibroids, Black women advocate for better care
Black women are more likely to get the noncancerous growths, at a younger age, and have higher rates of hysterectomy. A growing movement calls for more compassionate care.
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Puff, Puff, Stop - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Legislatively Speaking Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and the Black Community When you don’t smoke, it seems extremely weird to see people smoking in public. At first glance, second-hand smoke has become a second-hand thought ever since we changed Wisconsin’s laws around public smoking in 2010. But like
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A mountaineering group is aiming to be the 1st all-Black team to climb Mount Everest
The Full Circle Everest team will be scaling Everest next year in an attempt to make history. But it's not just about the climb. They also want to inspire Black people to explore the outdoors.
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Son of Anti-violence Activist Killed
Tragedy strikes as the son of an anti-violence activist is shot and killed in Norfolk. The community mourns the loss and seeks justice for the victim. The post Anti-Violence Activist’s Son Killed first appeared on The New Journal and Guide. Continue reading Anti-Violence Activist’s Son Kille
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To Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black Americans, Doctors Inform And Empower : Shots
Black vaccine hesitancy goes back to history of distrust of medicine, say doctors and researchers. To help, it's important to empower people with knowledge to make their own choices.
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IN MEMORIAM: Valerie Boyd, Zora Neale Hurston Biographer, Dies
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to her work at UGA, Valerie Boyd had a storied career as an arts editor at the Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Senior Editor for The Bitter Southerner, editor-at-large for UGA Press and as a contributor to the Oxford American and anthologies including In the
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Pioneering San Francisco Law Firm Turns 50
Since it first opened its doors in 1971, Public Advocates charted a unique course as an innovative, nonprofit law firm that didn’t just litigate in the courts but used a wide array of advocacy tools including administrative complaints, petitions, and community activism to advance the interests of
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“[LeDarius Hilliard] rose to senior leadership because of his work … Whether people disagreed or not, he stood on his principles. And those principles focused on fighting for people.”
-William A. Barnes, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Birmingham Urban League. birminghamtimes.com, Oct. 21.
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Is It Time For A Race Reckoning In Kidney Medicine?
A movement sparked by medical students is pushing to eliminate the use of race to estimate kidney function, saying it reinforces racist thinking. Some argue the change could cause unintended harm.
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Petitioner Seeks A New Name For Norfolk’s Redeveloped Barraud Park - The New Journal and Guide
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide While the city of Norfolk is readying plans to invest $4.5 million dollars in redeveloping Barraud Park, Norfolk resident Elaina Dariah is launching a petition drive to change the park’s name. Dariah is Navy Veteran who lives in nearby
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City Selects Ayodele Nzinga as Inaugural Poet Laureate | Post News Group
As poet laureate, Nzinga will make an inaugural address, partner with the city’s youth poet laureate Myra Estrada on a reading series, deliver four readings in Oakland, and write a poem that commemorates the
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New Va. Beach NAACP President Continues Group’s Fight For Equity
By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide On June 19, the Virginia Beach NAACP and other organizations joined Hampton Roads’ celebration of Juneteenth on 24th Street at the city’s Beachfront. By 11 a.m., as the heat was rising, so was the number of celebrants joining those who
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Season 4, Episode 29 – Wealth, Health, Scholarships, Africa | Post News Group
WASHINGTON INFORMER — Join Let's Talk on WIN-TV, Friday, October 27th at noon as we focus on Black empowerment, African-American health, wealth, education, and issues related to the African diaspora. The President and CEO of the Black Wealth Summit will be with us to talk about the event he is
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Disparities in diagnosis, treatment for African Americans with Alzheimer’s - The Atlanta Voice
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease can be a daunting proposition. With African Americans disproportionately affected by the disease, education and planning are essential.  The post Disparities in diagnosis, treatment for African Americans with Alzheimer’s appeare
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