Lindiwe Vilakazi Archives - Page 2 of 26 - The Washington Informer

Abortion rights rally at the Supreme Court, Jackson Women's Health v. Dobbs. Photo credit: Shala W. Graham

Examining Women’s Wellness, Celebrating

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Bold Yoga, LLC utilized the ancient practice of yoga to help rid much of the physical tension and upheaval that traumatic stress has caused in women. (Courtesy of Bold Yoga via Instagram)

Connecting with the Body, Healing the Mind

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Ayo Handy-Kendi is a renowned breath master teacher with more than 50 years of experience in working to advance wellness, culture and community development. (Courtesy photo)

Honoring the Legacy of Women Health Leaders in D.C.

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

A Howard County resident has tested positive for a case of measles after returning from international travel. (Courtesy photo)

One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland: Resident Diagnosed Amid Return From International Travel

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Local experts and activists are working to promote a healthier environment east of the Anacostia River. (Courtesy photo)

Community Members Make Way for a Healthier Environment

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

**FILE** Aiming to birth a new generation of agriculturists to help improve local health outcomes in underserved communities, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is providing a bevy of agricultural training through innovative programming. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

UDC Sows Seeds of Growth Across D.C. Communities

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 19, 2025February 26, 2025

Research shows that positive emotions from loving relationships can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve the immune system, and overall decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. (AI Photo/Fotor)

The Impacts of Love on Heart Health

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

The legacy of Anna Arnold Hedgeman, a barrier-breaking woman integral to achieving civil rights, labor rights and educational equity in the nation, continues through current work toward racial and gender equity, and overall human rights. (Courtesy photo)

Remembering Anna Arnold Hedgeman

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

**FILE** As President Donald Trump occupies the Oval Office for the second time, health care advocates are proactively urging the commander in chief to prioritize equitable Medicare and Medicaid coverage for the country’s most underserved communities. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Medicaid and Medicare Rollbacks Spark National Outrage

by Lindiwe Vilakazi February 5, 2025February 6, 2025

Demetrius Jones spearheads peer recovery specialist services for care recipients at the Nehemiah Project Respite Center. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Nehemiah Project Respite Center Officially Opens Its Doors

by Lindiwe Vilakazi January 27, 2025January 27, 2025