Washington Informer Health: African American Wellness, Equity & Community Care

Black women die of breast cancer at a higher rate than white and Hispanic women. (Stock photo)

American Cancer Society Launches Largest-Ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women

by Stacy M. Brown May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

**FILE** The St. John's Cadets defeated the Sidwell Quakers 42-39 in overtime to win the DCSAA Class AA Championship on March 3 at The Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C. With the success of local girls basketball players, the DMV continues to be a hotbed for national recruiters. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

DMV Dominates in Girls Basketball

by Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Michael Lightfoot is the founder of Boot Camp, a successful health and fitness program that meets at Turkey Thicket three days a week. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Boot Camp Provides Health and Fitness

by Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Lucy Diggs Slowe was a barrier-breaker in tennis, academia and women's empowerment. (Courtesy of Maryland Women's Hall of Fame)

Lucy Diggs Slowe: A Pioneer in Tennis, Education, Women’s Empowerment

by Micha Green and Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

Black Amputation Rates Are High —Knowing Your Risk Can Lower It

by Jennifer Porter Gore, Word in Black May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Informer Managing Editor Micha Green teaches a Zumba class at Elizabeth Seton's summer camp in June 2023. (Courtesy photo)

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: Highlighting DMV Fitness and Sports

by Micha Green May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Native Washingtonian Dave Bing is not only a Hall of Fame basketball player, but, as former mayor of Detroit, he has proved that one’s career goals don’t have to end after they hang up their jersey. (Courtesy of OrangeHoops.org)

Dave Bing: A D.C. Native, NBA Hall of Famer, Former Detroit Mayor

by Micha Green and Ed Hill May 8, 2024July 16, 2024

**FILE** Physical activity is one of the best ways to preserve or improve overall health and well-being. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Helpful Tips to Achieve and Maintain Physical Fitness

by Lindiwe Vilakazi May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

**FILE** It is particularly important to promote physical fitness in the Black community as a means of preventing disease, as African Americans face many health disparities. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

The Importance of Physical Fitness In the Black Community

by Lindiwe Vilakazi May 8, 2024May 8, 2024

Local Churches Add Health, Exercise, Wellness as Part of Ministries

by Hamil R. Harris May 8, 2024May 15, 2024

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