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R&B Singer Jazmine Sullivan Is Using Her Voice to Push Health Equity for Black Women (Video)

Selena HillJune 30, 2021June 30, 2021

by Selena HillJune 30, 2021June 30, 2021899

The Grammy-nominated artist opens up about her mother's battle with breast cancer, racial disparities in health care, her career journey, and her relationship....

Education Health and Wellness Women

AKA Sorority Helps Black Women Access Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Andrea BlackstoneJune 1, 2021June 1, 2021

by Andrea BlackstoneJune 1, 2021June 1, 20214978

The AKAs want at least 100,000 women screened for breast cancer by 2022, especially in the African American community....

Lifestyle

DeAngelo Williams’ Foundation Has Sponsored More Than 500 Mammograms

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019987

Former NFL player DeAngelo Williams has sponsored 500 free mammograms in honor of his mother, who died of breast cancer in 2014....

Career

How Black Women Can Manage Their Careers While Dealing with Breast Cancer

Stacey TisdaleFebruary 20, 2019February 22, 2019

by Stacey TisdaleFebruary 20, 2019February 22, 2019982

On black women and breast cancer and managing a career: Hannah Burns serves as an excellent example of how to maintain your career, dignity, and...

Lifestyle

Nurse Alice: America’s Next Top Model Dies of Breast Cancer at 34

Nurse Alice BenjaminDecember 29, 2018December 28, 2018

by Nurse Alice BenjaminDecember 29, 2018December 28, 20181351

On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, Jael Strauss gave her last breath—ending her battle with stage 4 breast cancer. Strauss had been a contestant on season...

Lifestyle

Meditation and Yoga Ease Breast Cancer Symptoms

Black EnterpriseJune 23, 2017October 1, 2018

by Black EnterpriseJune 23, 2017October 1, 2018261

“We have good evidence that [some] mind-body therapies—such as meditation, yoga, relaxation—can provide benefit to breast cancer patients during and after treatment,” said study researcher...

Health and Wellness Lifestyle

Millennials Are Fighting Back Against Breast Cancer

Toni Howard LoweOctober 28, 2016September 23, 2017

by Toni Howard LoweOctober 28, 2016September 23, 2017788

Read about how Millennial-aged women are taking a proactive stance against breast cancer despite having fewer resources, support, and advocacy...

Health and Wellness Lifestyle

Breast Cancer Genetics in Black Women Being Studied by NCI

Lisa FraserOctober 5, 2016November 14, 2017

by Lisa FraserOctober 5, 2016November 14, 2017365

Find out what happened when the NIH and the NCI teamed up to identify genetic factors that may underlie breast cancer disparities in black women....

Health and Wellness Lifestyle News

Fewer Mammograms? How American Cancer Society Decision Could Affect Black Women

Janell HazelwoodOctober 21, 2015September 28, 2017

by Janell HazelwoodOctober 21, 2015September 28, 2017655

The American Cancer Society recently shifted recommendations on breast cancer screenings, but some experts say the shift may be deadly for black women....

Health and Wellness Lifestyle

Alarming Facts About African American Women and Breast Cancer

Kandia JohnsonOctober 5, 2015September 28, 2017

by Kandia JohnsonOctober 5, 2015September 28, 20171172

Breast cancer awareness facts, tips, and resources....