It was Bob Marley who famously said, “Ganja (cannabis) comes out of the ground, so it can’t be bad.” At the time, many Americans viewed cannabis—often referred to as marijuana—as the evil weed. This perception was shaped by the...
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Digital Divide Stalls Black Community’s Telehealth Access
The history of telehealth goes back to the 1870s when telephone was invented. However, the concept started gaining wide acceptance in the 1990s with the expansion of the Internet. In April 2025, China launched the world’s first...
Reclaiming Outdoor Space with Pets
Many adults in our community are still feeling the lingering effects of the global lockdown. Others have adapted to remote work and rarely find a reason to step out of their homes. But, did you know that spending too much time...
How Social Media Shapes Black Girls
New America notes that social media has undeniably transformed not just how Black teen girls socialize and communicate, but also how they learn. Platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat have created space within...
The Strong Black Woman Stereotype and Emotional Burnout
The Strong Black Woman is an image that describes the unrelenting strength and self-sufficiency of Black women. While it serves as a shield of protection and cultural adaptation to gender oppression, it can also take a toll on...
Money and Medicine: Securing Health While Aging Black
What if the key to living a longer, healthier life was not just in your doctor’s hands—but also in your bank account? For many older Black adults, the so-called golden years do not bring the peace and rest they deserve. Instead...
Faith and Spirituality in Aging Well
Spirituality is all about connecting with a being greater than you, or as the National Wellness Institute puts it, “the search for meaning and purpose in human existence.” For some Africans in the diaspora, spiritual practices...
Purposeful Paths for Black Seniors’ Wellness
Albert King, one of the greatest Black songwriters, once said in his song Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, said, “Everybody wants to live, but nobody wants to die.” Through these words, King reminds us of an undeniable truth: we...
Active Living for Black Healthy Aging
Have you ever wondered why some Black individuals seem to age gracefully well into their 80s, while others face challenges with mobility and chronic health issues? The answer, more often than not, comes down to one key factor:...
May Health: Older American Month
Aging is a natural part of life, but too often, we treat it like a distant future we can ignore—until we can’t. For many of us in the Black community, aging comes with not only physical changes but the pressures of systemic...