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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice,...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University,...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and...

Congressional Black Caucus Elects Leadership for 119th Congress Amid Record Membership Growth

Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its newly elected Executive Committee...

Words of Advice From Dr. Katrina Banks: 5 Tips to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common ailments we will all face at one point in time. In fact, about 80% of us...

School Janitor of 23 Years Changes Careers, Becomes a Teacher

NATIONWIDE— Tylan Bailey, who has been working as a school janitor for 23 years, has graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in education....

AARP Analysis Finds Nearly 11 percent of Black Older Adults Lack Health Insurance

Study shows Nongroup Health Insurance was Unaffordable for Nearly Half of Adults Aged 50-64 in 2019. WASHINGTON – A new analysis from AARP’s Public Policy...

Health Talk: 5 Reasons Why You Should See a Physical Therapist!!!

Most people only see a Physical Therapist once they encounter an accident or after surgery. Let me tell you the 5 reasons why you should...

Black-Owned App Lets Users Activate Their Own Body Cams When Pulled Over by Police

NATIONWIDE — Meet James A. Samuel, Jr., a Black veteran who has launched a new app called ANJEL Tech that turns any smartphone into...

Juanita Batchelor, Mother of Gun Violence Victim Organize M.O.R.E. to Help Springfield Families

Juanita Batchelor is one of the untold hundreds if not thousands of parents hit by the untimely death of a loved one by gun...

Self Financial Study Cites Importance of Credit and Legacy Planning for Black Families

AUSTIN, Texas - Self Financial, a leading fintech startup enabling consumers to build credit and savings, today released the results of a third-party survey...

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