What does domestic violence look like when the person experiencing it does not fit the image of a...
When Hair Discrimination Becomes Abuse
Imagine preparing for a high-stakes job interview, but your main concern is how your hair looks...
Barriers to “Aging in Place” in Black Communities
Most seniors express a strong personal preference for “aging in place”—remaining in their own homes...
End-of-Life Planning Gap in Black Community
Did you know that the life expectancy of the Black community has been on a steady rise, narrowing...
Sundowning and Dementia: Recognizing the Signs
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. Occasionally, older people forget things; however...
Black Women and Bone Health After 50
My grandma had always been a strong, energetic woman who had a thriving vegetable garden. One...
Aging Alone: What’s Your Plan?
Recently, I listened to a presentation by Raymond A. Jetson, a Professor at the University of San...
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...
When Healthcare Becomes Too Digital for Seniors
Healthcare has changed rapidly in recent years. For many older adults, healthcare no longer begins...
The Hidden Cost of Code-Switching
There is the work you are hired to do, and then there is the work nobody puts in your job...