by Jennifer Porter Gore
Black men are increasingly dying of “deaths of despair” while the systems around them look the other way.
More than 61 million Americans...
Explore the Insights & Research Division’s new report on Black women and breast cancer.
by Christa Mahlobo
This report presents the findings of Word In Black’s national...
By Sylvia Ghazarian
On Mothers’ Day we celebrate mothers for their strength and sacrifice. But May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, and we rarely...
By: Jasmine West
Black women are still dying at disproportionate rates during childbirth in Michigan, and advocates spent this week reminding lawmakers that the crisis...
by Joseph Williams
This post was originally published on Word In Black.
When it comes to the health of Black Americans, the numbers don’t lie. But for...
by Christa Mahlobo
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Word In Black, a national newsroom and research group dedicated to informing and empowering the Black community, invites you to participate in a...
By Phil Galewitz
Serenity Cole enjoyed Christmas last month relaxing with her family near her St. Louis home, making crafts and visiting friends.
It was a contrast...
Overview: New guidance from the American Heart Association says social, economic, and environmental barriers drive obesity—not just willpower. AHA calls for systemic solutions beyond...
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by Rachel Woods, University of Lincoln
Every January, internet searches for the terms “diet” and “weight loss” surge, gyms become busier and diet trends spread...
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(TriceEdneyWire.com)—We are repeatedly told that inflation is down, the economy is improving, and that...
