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Oprah Winfrey’s Documentary, ‘The Color of Care,’ Explores The Racial Inequalities In The Healthcare System

Yolanda BaruchMay 1, 2022May 1, 2022

by Yolanda BaruchMay 1, 2022May 1, 20225138

The death of Gary Fowler led Oprah Winfrey to executive-produce her documentary The Color of Care to uncover the structural racism embedded within the U.S. healthcare system....

Lifestyle

How This Registered Nurse Created An App To Empower Black Women During Perinatal Stages

Atiya JordanApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022

by Atiya JordanApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022892

Layo George's Wolomi app provides an empowering community of resources and support for aspiring and moms-to-be to navigate the healthcare system with ease....

Health and Wellness News Uncategorized

The White House Renews Its Commitment To Addressing the Black Maternal Crisis

Atiya JordanApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

by Atiya JordanApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022480

The Biden administration renews its commitment to address the crisis of Black maternal mortality and morbidity across the country....

Health and Wellness Sports

Miami Heat Donates $1 Million to Address Healthcare in South Florida Minority Communities

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 20212122

The NBA's Miami Heat has donated $1 million to Direct Relief's Health Equity Fund to address healthcare concerns among South Florida’s minority communities....

COVID-19 Health and Wellness Women

Lawmaker Introduces ‘Cultural Awareness’ Bill after Black Doctor Who Accused Hospital of Mistreatment Dies from COVID-19

Ashantai HathawayJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021

by Ashantai HathawayJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 20211758

A Black lawmaker in Indiana says healthcare providers need cultural awareness training after the controversial COVID-19 death of a Black doctor....

Health and Wellness

Black Newborns Are Safest In The Hands Of Black Doctors, New Study Finds

Dana GivensOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020

by Dana GivensOctober 16, 2020October 16, 20201751

A new study shows that Black newborns are safest when they are in the hands of Black doctors over their white counterparts. ...

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This Woman Launched A Virtual Postpartum Doula Service For Mothers

Dana GivensJuly 23, 2020August 4, 2020

by Dana GivensJuly 23, 2020August 4, 20206743

After dealing with her own bad experiences during her pregnancy, one Black woman decided to create an innovative service to help Black mothers navigate postpartum. ...

COVID-19 Health and Wellness News Politics

Who Should Get Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccine?

Derek MajorJuly 19, 2020July 17, 2020

by Derek MajorJuly 19, 2020July 17, 202027253

Some COVID-19 vaccines are showing signs of fighting the virus and its effects, leading many to wonder who should get first access....

COVID-19 Politics

Congress Slams CDC For ‘Lazy’ Report On Coronavirus Deaths By Race, Ethnicity

Derek MajorMay 29, 2020May 29, 2020

by Derek MajorMay 29, 2020May 29, 20208570

Members of Congress have called a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report on the racial and ethic breakdown of deaths related to coronavirus, "Lazy."...

COVID-19 News

Town Hall Provides Answers For African Americans on Coronavirus

Derek MajorMay 1, 2020May 1, 2020

by Derek MajorMay 1, 2020May 1, 20203023

Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Push Coalition hosted a town hall on the coronavirus pandemic and how it's affecting the African American community....