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What It's Really Like Being Black in Thailand

Black travelers and expats from the US, UK, Caribbean and Africa speak candidly about safety, community and daily life in Thailand, part of a wider wave of Black Americans relocating across Asia.

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Black Living In Vietnam, The Best Place For "Us"

A Black American family shares why they landed in Ho Chi Minh City. They talk cost of living, the community they found and what daily life abroad actually looks like.

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Being Black in Korea in 2025 | Street Interview

Street interviews with Black residents and travelers in Seoul on dating, discrimination and everyday life. An honest look at what it's really like living in South Korea right now.

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CDFIs Explained: The Black-Led Lenders Filling the Gap When Banks Say No

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CDFIs are Treasury-certified, mission-driven lenders built to fund borrowers that banks turn away. Here is how Black-led CDFIs work and how to find one.

Black Quarterbacks Head Into 2026 NFL Training Camp in Record Numbers

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NFL training camps are open and Black quarterbacks hold more starting jobs than ever. Here is what to watch in camp and how to follow preseason coverage.

Opinion: Black Farmers Are Still Waiting on the Justice They Were Promised

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From Pigford to the Inflation Reduction Act, Black farmers keep winning settlements on paper while land loss and bureaucratic delay continue in practice.

Essence Festival of Culture 2026: What Happened in New Orleans and How to Catch Up

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Essence Festival of Culture returned to New Orleans over July 4th weekend. Here is what happened on stage and in the business panels, and how to catch up now.

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

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

2026 Emmy Nominations: Where Black Led Shows and Stars Landed

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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.

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

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

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

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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

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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.

Breast Cancer Screening After 40: What Black Women Need to Know About Density and Risk

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Black women are 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer despite similar diagnosis rates. Here is what the updated screening guidelines mean for you.

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

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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.

Postpartum Mental Health in 2026: What the New Medicaid Coverage Extension Means for Black Mothers

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Wisconsin just extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months, leaving Arkansas as the last holdout state. Here is what that means for Black mothers and postpartum depression screening.