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The stress of poverty and racism has played a significant role for African-Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. (Courtesy photo)

Stress from Poverty, Racism Contributes to Alzheimer’s, Studies Find

by Stacy M. Brown August 2, 2017October 31, 2020

Graffiti Legend Cool ‘Disco’ Dan Gone, Not Forgotten

by WI Guest Author August 2, 2017October 31, 2020

EDITORIAL: Sugar Kills

by WI Guest Author July 19, 2017October 31, 2020

D Kevin McNeir, Editor's Column, Opinion

EDITOR’S COLUMN: Alzheimer’s Affect Blacks at Disproportionate Rates — Why Are We Still Silent?

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 19, 2017October 31, 2020

Dr. Kevin Williams Talks About Sickle Cell Disease in the Black Community

by WI Guest Author July 18, 2017October 31, 2020

Courtesy of Shannon S. Evans/The White Dress Project Inc.

Black Nonprofit’s Fundraiser Presses Importance of Fibroids Awareness

by Lauren M. Poteat July 15, 2017October 31, 2020

A scene from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" (Courtesy photo)

Reality TV Damages Black Children, Experts Warn

by Stacy M. Brown July 12, 2017October 31, 2020

Caption: Dr. Kevin Williams of Pfizer leads a discussion on sickle cell disease at the National Newspaper Publishers Association's annual convention in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on June 23.

NNPA, Pfizer Partner to Fight Sickle Cell

by WI Guest Author June 28, 2017October 30, 2020

Courtesy of webmd.com

Faith, Lyndia Grant, Religion

THE RELIGION CORNER: Dousing the Flames of the Diabetes Epidemic, Pt. 3

by Lyndia Grant June 28, 2017October 30, 2020

Henrietta Lacks

Black Experience

Exhibit Honoring Henrietta Lacks Kicks off 13-City Tour in D.C.

by WI Guest Author June 17, 2017October 30, 2020