Leonard Cohen once said that “the older you get, the lonelier you become and the deeper the love you need”. A 2009 study by Archana Singh and Nishi Misra noted that age-related losses increase as people grow and that may impede...
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Dangers of Smoking and Drinking Among Black Men
In the contemporary Black community, people who live by specific social scripts don’t even know who wrote them. More often than not, significant strata of such a society expect them to exhibit predefined behaviors and traits...
Chemical Exposure in the Workplace
Imagine this scenario—You’re employed at the same factory as your parents, grandparents, and even a few cousins. Despite the less-than-ideal pay, it’s a stable income, likely the best option within a 60-mile radius of...
Misdiagnosing ADHD in Our Black Kids
As parents, we observe our children’s behavior and interaction as they grow. Some Black children may demonstrate behaviors such as excessive physical energy, acting without thinking and interrupting conversations among others...
9 Transition Tips From Permed Hair to Natural Hair
Change is usually not easy, and transitioning from permed to natural hair can be a major switch. Not only does the transition require a lot of commitment and patience, but a complete change to natural hair care products and...
8 Ways to Elevate Health in 2024
Public health in our community takes diverse forms, whether by bystander advocacy or direct engagement. Any involvement benefits all. In 2023, we authored numerous articles promoting Black community health. Based on the articles...
Denied Blood Donation? Other Ways to Help
You’ve gathered the courage to donate blood, only to be unexpectedly denied. It might have felt isolating, but many others share similar experiences, leaving with a sense of disappointment. Even if you’ve faced...
The Black Community as Blood Donors
In 2019, a household survey of the non-institutionalized civilian population within America, revealed that blood donations in the last 12 months from the Black community were significantly lower. 3.9% of donations from the Black...
Fighting Caregiver Burnout With Technology
The other side of the flashy smiles and the extended hugs is the burnout that comes with caregiving. Sadly, this topic is often not discussed enough. While adults in Black communities easily embrace the idea of caring for their...
Recognizing Signs of Stress in Children
Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with love and laughter. But amidst this, occasional challenges and silent struggles often go unnoticed–recognizing stress in your child. As a parent in the Black community, it is...