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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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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.

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.

Black Homeownership in 2026: The Numbers, the Gap, and How to Buy Smart

Black homeownership hit 44.7% as prices keep climbing in 2026. Here are the real numbers and practical steps to buy.

Opinion: The Homeownership Gap Is Wider Now Than Before Fair Housing

The Black-white homeownership gap is wider than before Fair Housing. The role of appraisal bias, and practical steps buyers and owners can take.

Opinion: Medicaid Cuts Are a Black Maternal Health Emergency in Slow Motion

Nearly 64% of Black births rely on Medicaid. Why 2025's Medicaid cuts are a Black maternal health emergency, and what families can do right now.

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.

New CDC Data on Black Maternal Deaths: The Warning Signs Every Family Should Know

CDC data shows Black women still die from pregnancy at 3.5 times the rate of white women. Know the warning signs that save lives.

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.

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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.

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.

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.