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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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Opinion: AI Hiring Tools Are the New Face of Employment Discrimination

Automated resume screeners and AI interview tools are making hiring calls at scale, and mounting research shows they replicate old bias against Black applicants.

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.

FAFSA and Pell Grant Changes for 2026-27: What Black Families Need to Know

The 2026-27 FAFSA is open and Pell Grant rules are changing. Here is the new maximum award, key deadlines, and how Black families can protect their aid.

Opinion: HBCUs Are Booming and Squeezed at the Same Time

HBCUs are seeing record enrollment even as anti-DEI policies rattle higher ed. A fair-minded look at the funding paradox and how to sustain the boom.

‘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.

Medicaid Work Requirements Are Here: What Black Families Need to Know in 2026

New 2026 Medicaid work requirements are causing coverage losses tied to paperwork, not eligibility. Here is what Black families on Medicaid need to do to stay covered.

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.

Sinners Makes Oscar History: What It Means for Black Film in 2026

Ryan Coogler's Sinners led the 2026 Oscars with a record haul and four wins, including Michael B. Jordan's first acting Oscar. Here is what it means.

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The Savoy Ballroom Turns 100: How a Harlem Dance Floor Changed American Culture

2026 marks 100 years since Harlem's Savoy Ballroom opened. Here's the history of the Lindy Hop it created and where to experience that legacy today.

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