Cancer is a serious issue in our community. The American Cancer Society estimated 202,260 new cancer cases and 73,030 cancer deaths for Blacks in 2019. We have “the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial and ethnic group in the US for most cancers.” As with any other problem we face, it’s up […]
Cover Photo: Dr. Carl Allamby talks to a patient about their medical history in the emergency department at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. Allamby recently started working as an ER resident at Akron General. He’s a former mechanic and business owner who decided to become a doctor while in his 40s. July 8, 2019 (Gus […]
A careful study performed by researchers at Rutgers University detailed that African Americans had higher rates of both clinical and research-based diagnoses of schizophrenia. Research shows that African Americans are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as white Americans. African Americans in treatment present higher than expected rates of diagnosed schizophrenia in […]
Neter Gold literally covers every inch of your body. From eczema relief to beard care, deodorant to scalp care, this company has everything you need. Your skin is yours and you should give it the best. Neter Gold offers loc enhancing butter and acne relief products. In addition, they offer several products for kids! The […]
Jaden Smith is a critically acclaimed actor and rapper. He’s also becoming quite the philanthropist. During his birthday weekend he took to Instagram to unveil his “I Love You” pop up vegan restaurant. He used the vegan food truck to give out free vegan meals to the homeless on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles, […]
After losing well over 100 pounds, Atlanta’s Queen Dr. Neith is bestowing her knowledge upon the community. Queen Dr. Neith is an amazing chef and owns “Queen’s Cuisine” – raw, living, and vegan catering meal delivery service in Atlanta, Ga. Queen’s Cuisine Atlanta delivers happiness and healing to people in need. Their flavorful, healthy plant […]
Secret Garden Herbals is not your average Black owned skin care company. Secret Garden Herbals uses the finest ingredients, cultivated by Certified Master Herbalist Alexis Jalena, CEO and founder. Their newest released soap “Higher” is infused with hemp oil, CBD oil, Damiana soaked in CBD oil, Catnip herb, patchouli essential oil and peppermint essential oil. […]
What To Do When Your Child Expresses Suicidal Thoughts: Tips for Black Parents Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for African American children and adolescents in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Change begins here and we encourage you to take the following warning signs very […]
There is a place in America where Black people dying of cancer is alarmingly normal. It’s called “Cancer Alley” but of late the locals are calling it “Death Alley” because of the severity of the matter — even the water is poisonous by now. St. James Parish, Louisiana, according to census figures, has a little […]
When it comes to suicide and suicide attempts in elementary school-aged children, the topic is not well-discussed, despite a recent increase in the suicide rate among US Black children. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general […]