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What It's Really Like Being Black in Thailand

Black travelers and expats from the US, UK, Caribbean and Africa speak candidly about safety, community and daily life in Thailand, part of a wider wave of Black Americans relocating across Asia.

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Black Living In Vietnam, The Best Place For "Us"

A Black American family shares why they landed in Ho Chi Minh City. They talk cost of living, the community they found and what daily life abroad actually looks like.

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Being Black in Korea in 2025 | Street Interview

Street interviews with Black residents and travelers in Seoul on dating, discrimination and everyday life. An honest look at what it's really like living in South Korea right now.

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Black Maternal Health: Warning Signs and Coverage Every New Mom Should Know

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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.

Black Quarterbacks Head Into 2026 NFL Training Camp in Record Numbers

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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

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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.

Hotel Lobby AI Trend: What Face-Swap Apps Do With Your Face

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Before you face-swap onto Quavo and Takeoff's Hotel Lobby performance, see what the apps do with your face and why Takeoff's legacy matters.

Health Starts on the Block: How Community Programs Fight Chronic Disease

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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.

GLP-1 Drugs and Type 2 Diabetes: What Black Communities Need to Know

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GLP-1 medications are reshaping type 2 diabetes treatment. Here is what Black patients should know about cost, access, and prevention before starting one.

Midterms 2026 Voter Checklist: Deadlines, Early Voting and Help

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Election Day is November 3, 2026. Check your registration, meet your state's deadline and save the Election Protection hotline.

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Breast Cancer Screening After 40: What Black Women Need to Know About Density and Risk

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Black women are 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer despite similar diagnosis rates. Here is what the updated screening guidelines mean for you.

Medical Debt in 2026: What Black Households Need to Know Now That a Credit Protection Was Struck Down

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A court struck down the rule that would have erased medical debt from credit reports. Here is what protections still exist and how to use them.

PrEP and HIV Prevention in 2026: What Black Communities Need to Know Now

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The federal Ready, Set, PrEP program has ended. Here is what Black patients need to know about HIV prevention access, where to still get PrEP for free or low cost, and why the prescribing gap persists.

Food Deserts and Nutrition Access: How Black Neighborhoods Are Fighting a Two Front Battle in 2026

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SNAP cuts are landing hardest on Black households in 2026, on top of decades of grocery store disinvestment. Here is what changed, why it happened, and what resources can still help.

Black Men’s Mental Health: The Rising Suicide Numbers and What Actually Closes the Treatment Gap

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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.