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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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Tyla’s A*Pop: What to Expect From the Sophomore Album Landing July 24

Tyla's second album A*Pop arrives July 24 via Epic. Here is what the singles, producers and her amapiano-pop roots tell us to expect.

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.

BET Awards 2026 Recap: Clipse, Kehlani and Lauryn Hill Lead a Grown-Folks Night

A clear recap of the 2026 BET Awards: Clipse win Album of the Year, Kehlani sweeps, and Teyana Taylor and Lauryn Hill are honored.

Opinion: The Reparations Movement Is Winning Locally While Losing Nationally

Congress still will not pass a reparations study bill, but cities from Evanston to Asheville are proving direct remedies for slavery's harms are possible now.

Kevin Hart’s Funny AF Is Coming Back: What Season 2 Will Look Like

Netflix has renewed Kevin Hart's stand up competition series Funny AF for a second season after a breakout debut. Here is what worked in season one and what is changing for the next round.

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.

Black History Month Turns 100 in 2026: What the Centennial Actually Asks of Us

2026 marks 100 years since the first Negro History Week in 1926. The ASALH centennial theme and practical ways to observe it all year long.

A Senegalese Kitchen in New Orleans Just Won a James Beard Award. Here’s Why It Matters

Serigne Mbaye of Dakar NOLA won Best Chef: South at the 2026 James Beard Awards. What his Senegalese seafood menu says about Black food history.

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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.

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.

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.