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

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

Community College to HBCU: How 2 Plus 2 Transfer Agreements Are Opening New Pathways

More HBCUs are signing guaranteed transfer deals with community colleges. Here is how 2 plus 2 pathways work and the steps to lock in your spot.

Black Quarterbacks Head Into 2026 NFL Training Camp in Record Numbers

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.

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

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.

Sha’Carri Richardson’s 2026 Season Is a Statement in Progress

Sha'Carri Richardson has opened her 2026 season with the fastest time by an American woman this year and a tight runner up finish at the Prefontaine Classic. Here is where her season stands and what to watch next.

Michael Jackson Biopic Finally Hits Theaters: What to Know Before You Go

Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson as his uncle Michael Jackson, is now in theaters after years of delays. Here is what the film covers and where to see it.

Free AI Tools Every Black Small Business Owner Should Try in 2026

From marketing copy to chatbots and bookkeeping, these free and low cost AI tools help Black small business owners do more with a smaller team in 2026.

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.

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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.