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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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20 Years of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor: A Traveler’s Guide to the Lowcountry

2026 marks 20 years since the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor was designated. Here's the history and how to visit the real sites.

2026 Emmy Nominations: Where Black Led Shows and Stars Landed

The 2026 Primetime Emmy nominations are out, with Black creators and performers recognized across comedy, drama, and limited series. Here is how to catch up before the ceremony.

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.

Black Men’s Mental Health: The Rising Suicide Numbers and What Actually Closes the Treatment Gap

New 2026 CDC data shows young Black men now die by suicide at higher rates than young white men. Here is why Black men remain undertreated for mental health and where to find help built for them.

The Black Owned Beauty Brands Worth Adding to Your Routine This Summer

From Pattern Beauty to The Lip Bar, here are the Black owned beauty brands worth knowing and where to find them this summer.

Prostate Cancer and Black Men: Why Screening Should Start Earlier

Black men face far higher prostate cancer rates and death rates than white men. Here is when to start screening and how the process actually works today.

Survival of the Thickest Returns for Its Final Season on Netflix

Michelle Buteau's Netflix comedy Survival of the Thickest premiered its third and final season on July 2, 2026. Here is what the show has meant, what changes in this last run, and how to catch up before diving in.

Richmond’s Black History Museum Marks 45 Years as America Turns 250

Richmond's Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia turns 45 as a VA250 partner ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Here is a visiting guide.

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Essence Festival of Culture 2026 Wrapped in New Orleans. Here’s How to Plan Your Trip Next Year

Essence Festival of Culture just closed out its 2026 run in New Orleans. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how to plan your trip for next year.

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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.