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Expert Shares How All of Us Research Program Can Change Health Outcomes for Everyone

More folks are learning about the All of Us Program and the potential benefits of the campaign. Pastor Robert Maxie…
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Erica Campbell’s Morning Show Breaks Down the ‘All…

Erica Campbell of the Get Up Morning Show got involved with the All of Us Campaign to help spread the…
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Tom Joyner Teams Up With the All of…

Legendary radio host Tom Joyner has teamed up with the National Institutes of Health’s “All of Us,” campaign to help…
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It’s Time Health Research Included Black People

Many African Americans remain hesitant to participate in medical research. Why?
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Radio Host Angie Ange Talks Health With the…

In an interview with Julia Moore Vogel, director of All of Us Research Program, Angie Ange gets a better scope of…
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Tom Joyner: We Must Work Toward Better Health

One problem I know we can solve? Our representation in medical research. Black Americans and Latinos makeup 30% of the…
Howard University holds its' commencement ceremonies with famous alum Chadwick Boseman as guest speaker in Washington, DC.
The Racial Implications Of Colon Cancer

Chadwick Boseman's death reinforces an unfortunate truth: Black people are disproportionately diagnosed with colon cancer in a trend that has…
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National Institutes of Health Advocates for Diversity In…

The campaign looks to collect data from all groups of people so researchers can actively study why certain people are…
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Protected: Entertainer & Advocate Stephen “tWitch” Boss Partners…

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Doctor Dre Loses Sight Due To Diabetes

Doctor Dre is best known for co-hosting "Yo! MTV Raps."
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Family Explains Bushwick Bill GoFundMe Controversy

The rapper passed away on June 9. He was only 52 years old.
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Legendary Rapper Bushwick Bill Dies At 52

The rapper was battling cancer.
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Rapper Bushwick Bill Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer

The rapper recently did in an interview about his diagnosis.
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Pancreatic Cancer: A Major Killer Of Black People

The reports that Joe Jackson was battling a terminal case of pancreatic cancer came as the deadly disease has lopsidedly…
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Conquering The Health Challenges Facing Black America

The development of clinical approaches and guidelines that completely miss the mark in representing Black people has been disappointing.
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Racism Is Killing Black Moms, Literally

Since Black women in the U.S. are the most likely to die from pregnancy-related complications, how we talk about race,…
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Suicide Is Not Just A 'White People Thing'

Many cultures still experience silence and shame around mental health issues. But that doesn't mean they don't need help.
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Harlem HIIT Aims To Make Fitness Affordable

Fitness entrepreneurs Jahkeen and Boatswain Washington launched Harlem HIIT as an avenue to make fitness accessible and affordable.
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Wellness Platform Empowers Black Women To Practice Self-Care

Christina Rice created OMNoire as a platform to empower more women in the Black community to practice self-care.
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Black Millennials Shatter Mental Health Stereotypes

Black millennials are shattering the old taboos in the Black community about mental health.