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Huda Mu'min, founder and executive chef at Chef Huda's Kitchen, and Monique Lanaux of the Albertsons Companies introduce healthy cooking during CBCF-ALC. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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Health Leaders Discuss Hot Topics and National Crises Among Black Communities

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosted a diverse range of discussions highlighting prevalent health issues and their unique effects within Black communities, including mental health issues, addiction, and the opioid crisis.

elderly man in pink jacket stretching her hands
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Navigating Menopause: Symptoms, Solutions and Support for Women

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 26, 2023September 30, 2023
Ward 8 Council member Trayon White (D) addresses a crowd that included local leaders such as Ward 7 Council member Vincent Gray and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser at the official opening of the new Whitman-Walker Max Robinson Center in Ward 8. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
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Whitman-Walker Medical Center Welcomes Expansion of New Facility

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
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Local Physicians Push Innovative Developments to Progress Sickle Cell Management

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 20, 2023September 20, 2023
**FILE** (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Residents in Wards 7 and 8 Struggle with Food Insecurity Amid Grocery Store Shortage

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Lindiwe Vilakazi and Sam P.K. Collins September 13, 2023September 14, 2023
Yoga enthusiasts across the D.C. metropolitan areas are gathering to connect for meditative, healing circles of yoga and varying wellness activities during this year's DMV Black Yoga Week events.
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Yoga Professionals Weigh In on the Understated Benefits of the Practice

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 13, 2023September 13, 2023
**FILE** DC Greens Farm Manager Kenny Briogers works with the many plants and vegetables. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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DC Greens Brings Fresh Produce to East of The River

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
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Tap Into National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

by Lindiwe Vilakazi September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
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Foreseeing The Early Signs of Poor Pediatric Eye Health

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 30, 2023August 31, 2023
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COVID-19 Makes Its Way Back Approaching the Fall Season

by Lindiwe Vilakazi August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

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