1+ hour, 15+ min ago   (813+ words) Those messages didn’t appear overnight. They were formed by generations of history, family experiences, cultural expectations, and the realities of living in a society where Black men have often faced racism, discrimination, and pressure to prove themselves constantly. For many,…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (848+ words) People living with asthma may want to know about several common food additives and naturally occurring chemicals, especially if they have noticed a connection between certain foods and their symptoms. Understanding where these substances are commonly found and learning how…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1040+ words) Giving birth is perhaps life’s greatest gift, but what happens when things go astray? What happens when complications and challenges threaten the health – if not the lives – of both mother and baby? Serena Williams, one of the greatest tennis athletes…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (828+ words) Every parent wants their child to succeed. It’s exciting to see good grades, athletic accomplishments, and academic awards. But raising a confident Black boy means helping him succeed beyond school. It also means helping him feel safe, valued, emotionally healthy,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1061+ words) Black Breastfeeding Week is about more than breastfeeding. It is about the conditions that can make it easier (or harder) for Black mothers to feed their babies the way they choose, from access to lactation support and quality health care…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (460+ words) Black mothers across the nation are commended for their strength, perseverance, and commitment to their families and communities, even as they often face health disparities and other challenges to their emotional and mental health that stem from inequities. This can…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1100+ words) The hip-hop community is sending prayers and support to Pierre “P” Thomas, the influential co-founder and CEO of Quality Control Music, after reports confirmed that he suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized in Las Vegas. On Friday, August 21, Quality…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (926+ words) It’s that time of year again. Your child has likely already returned to school or will be returning soon, and one part of this season that many parents dread is their child coming into close contact with dozens of other…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1283+ words) For seven years, the Mamas First Act has been introduced, refined, and reintroduced in Congress. What it has not done is become law. The legislation was first introduced in the House in 2019 as a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage for…...