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Chronic Kidney Disease and Black Americans: The Screening Test That Finally Changed

Black adults face nearly three times the kidney failure rate of white adults. Here is what changed in the standard screening test, and what to ask your doctor for at your next visit.

Lupus and Black Women: The Autoimmune Disease That Takes Too Long to Diagnose

Lupus strikes Black women three times more often than white women, and often gets diagnosed later. Here is how to push for an accurate diagnosis faster.

Sleep Apnea in Black Communities: Why So Many Cases Go Undiagnosed

Black adults are more likely to have sleep apnea and less likely to get diagnosed. Here is how to get screened without waiting months for a sleep lab.

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GLP-1 Drugs and Type 2 Diabetes: What Black Communities Need to Know

GLP-1 medications are reshaping type 2 diabetes treatment. Here is what Black patients should know about cost, access, and prevention before starting one.

AI in the Classroom: What Black Parents Need to Know as Schools Roll Out AI Tools This Fall

Districts are rolling out AI tutoring apps and chatbots fast. Here is how Black parents can check data privacy, equity access, and set smart ground rules at home.

HBCU History Takes Center Stage: Inside the Smithsonian’s ‘At the Vanguard’ Exhibition

The Smithsonian's 'At the Vanguard' spotlights how HBCUs make and save Black history. See it in DC before July 19 or on its national tour.

DEA Marijuana Rescheduling Hearings: What Schedule III Means for Black Communities

The DEA is holding hearings on moving marijuana to Schedule III in 2026. Here is what it would change, and why it will not clear anyone's old conviction.

TMCF Scholarships Are Open: A 2026-2027 Guide for HBCU Students

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has scholarships open for 2026-2027. Here are the awards, who qualifies, and a step-by-step guide to applying.

Black Maternal Health: Warning Signs and Coverage Every New Mom Should Know

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Know the urgent warning signs and the postpartum Medicaid coverage now available.

Black Founders Raised $643 Million in Early 2026 — the Best Quarter Since 2022. Here Is the Catch

Black founders raised $643 million in early 2026, the best quarter since 2022, but it was only 0.25% of US venture dollars. What it means for you.

NBA Offseason 2026: Where the League’s Biggest Stars Landed

From LeBron James testing free agency to the Kawhi Leonard trade on hold, the 2026 NBA offseason has been one of the most eventful in years. Here is a plain guide to the biggest moves and what they mean.

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Health Starts on the Block: How Community Programs Fight Chronic Disease

From church health ministries to CDC REACH grants, community programs are closing health gaps. Here is how to find and use them where you live.

988 and Beyond: A Real Guide to Mental Health Help for Black Communities

Black adults get mental health treatment at far lower rates than the national average. Here is how 988 works and where to find culturally aware support.

New 2025 Blood Pressure Rules: What Black Adults Need to Know

The 2025 AHA/ACC guideline lowered the bar on high blood pressure. Here is what the new numbers, targets, and lifestyle advice mean for Black adults.

Colon Cancer Screening at 45: What the 2026 Guideline Means for Black Families

The American Cancer Society updated its 2026 colon cancer screening guideline. Here is what starting at 45 and new at-home tests mean for Black families.

‘Our Health, Our Wellness’: The National Campaign Built for Black Communities – and How to Tap In

Inside Our Health, Our Wellness - the Black Health Matters national campaign - the conditions it targets and practical steps to use it for your family.