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Author - Kingsley Okonkwo
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...
Why Black Communities Need PrEP Awareness
“Prevention is better than cure” is far more than a cliché—it’s a guiding truth for anyone...
Prostate Cancer Care
“1 in 4 (Black) men will get prostate cancer.” You should have seen my face when I learnt of this...
Essential Steps in Breast Cancer Recovery
Data from the National Breast Cancer Foundation shows that 1 in 8 women living in the US will be...
Conventional and Alternative Pain Therapies
For many people, pain management often begins and ends with modern medical interventions such as...
Breastfeeding Support Tips for Black Dads
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month—dedicated to celebrating, educating, and raising...