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He’s a Legendary Transplant Surgeon. At 88, His Work Isn’t Done

Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives. by Anissa Durham This article is part of “On Borrowed...

Daria Burke Unpacks Trauma, Triumph, and Truth in Of My Own Making

Daria Burke once believed survival was the story—until healing taught her to stay with it. In her memoir Of My Own Making, she excavates...

Rest as Revolution: How Life Coach Monica Marie Jones Is Helping Black Women Reclaim Their Time and Their Joy

In a world that tells Black women to grind until they break, Monica Marie Jones offers a radical counternarrative: rest, joy, and alignment are...

MANIFEST 2025: Clear Your Blocks, Manifest Your Best Year

As 2025 begins, many people set intentions for success, abundance, and personal growth. However, achieving these goals requires more than just writing them down—it...

Norovirus Surge in Michigan: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Norovirus cases in Michigan are climbing at an alarming rate, reaching numbers not seen in years. This highly contagious stomach virus is causing significant...

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases. andreswd/E+ via Getty Images by Loneke Blackman Carr, University of...

The Journey of J.Elise Tea: A Passion for Wellness and Community

Ellarose Preston founded J.Elise Tea, a beverage brand that is more than just a testament to the power of natural remedies and community connection....

Tables Turned: Why Black Male IPV Victims Don’t Speak Up

The thorny issue of intimate partner violence, long a problem in the Black community, gets even thornier when women, not men, are the perpetrators.   by Jennifer...

Detroit’s Legacy of Housing Inequity Has Caused Long-Term Health Impacts − These Policies Can Help Mitigate That Harm

More than half of Detroiters rent Detroit’s aging housing stock. Suzanne Tucker/Getty Images by Roshanak Mehdipanah, University of Michigan; Kate Brantley, University of Michigan, and...

Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away

Corey Mayes at his New York home on Feb. 10, 2023, after receiving a kidney transplant. Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images − a bioethicist...

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