Recently, I listened to a presentation by Raymond A. Jetson, a Professor at the University of San...
Author - Kingsley Okonkwo
Black Grandparents Raising the Next Generation
We have a saying in the Black community: “It takes a village to raise a child.” For us, raising...
Why Black Boys Need Sex Education
Looking back today on the conversations I had about sex, I discovered that most of the things I...
Breaking Vasectomy Myths for Black Men
When we speak about men’s health in the Black community, it is often centered on heart...
Rest, Aging, and Black Health
I used to wonder why some people in our community age gracefully while many others struggle with...
STI Testing: When and Where
Capital B News, Nursing for Women’s Health, and the National Institute of Health have all reached...
STIs in the Black Community: 5 Myths
I recently read a 2023 BBC report on some troubling misconceptions among young people about sexual...
Grassroots Vision Screenings in Black Communities
Dr. Nishan Pressley, OD, is an optometrist advancing eye health in the Black community. During her...
Are Blacks More Prone to Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is often called the “thief of sight,” and a leading cause of permanent blindness among...
Effects of Social Media Stress on Teens
When it comes to fighting for heart health, Black Americans have been at the forefront. As early...