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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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Verizon Digital Ready: Take Two Free Courses, Unlock a $10,000 Grant in 2026

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program awards $10,000 grants all year. Take two free courses to unlock your application. Here is how it works.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where Are the Black Male Teachers? Inside Call Me MISTER and the Pipeline to Rebuild the Classroom

Black men make up about 1 percent of public school teachers. Here is how Call Me MISTER and similar pipeline programs are recruiting and how to apply.

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.

Black Homeownership in 2026: How to Find Down Payment Money You Actually Qualify For

Down payment help is the fastest path to Black homeownership. Here are the 2026 programs, free tools and steps to find money you qualify for.

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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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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.

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.

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.

‘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.