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Texas Brothers' Nonprofit Seeks Black Sickle Cell Donors

North Texas brothers David and Samuel Tshiongo have opened up about their personal struggles with sickle cell anemia in an…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
01.01.70
VH1's 2nd Annual "Dear Mama: An Event To Honor Moms" - Arrivals

Chris Paul Aims To Make Plant-Based Lifestyle Accessible

NBA star Chris Paul is teaming up with the plant-based beverage company Koia to ensure healthy options are present in…
by Brandee Sanders
03.09.88
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Morehouse Med School Starts Maternal Health Research

Morehouse School of Medicine has launched a research initiative centered on the Black maternal health crisis.
by Brandee Sanders
01.01.70
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Doctor Opens State’s 1st Black-Owned Primary Care Practice

Dr. Margaret Towolawi is the woman behind the first Black-owned direct primary care clinic in the state of Washington.
by Brandee Sanders
11.17.48
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WNBA Initiative Will Combat Racial Disparities In Healthcare

The WNBA has unveiled an initiative designed to address racial health disparities faced by Black women and girls.
by Brandee Sanders
09.20.40
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Entrepreneur Aims To Combat Food Insecurity In Chicago

A Black entrepreneur is opening a fresh food market to address food insecurity in Chicago.
by NewsOne Staff
04.22.72
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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…
by Tom Joyner
11.08.27
LA Community Screening Of Warner Bros Pictures' "Just Mercy" - Arrivals

Michael B. Jordan Leads Fundraiser For GirlTrek

Actor Michael B. Jordan is leading a fundraiser to support a nonprofit centered on Black women’s health and wellness.
by NewsOne Staff
11.23.21
Los Angeles Premiere Of Alfonso Cuaron's "Roma" - Arrivals

Rapper Common Launches Series Centered On Wellness

Rapper Common has launched a YouTube series centered on health and wellness.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Robert F. Smith Launches Prostate Cancer Initiative

Businessman Robert F. Smith is leading an effort to address racial disparities surrounding prostate cancer.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Blacks' Involvement Urged For COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Black medical professionals chime in on treating the coronavirus.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan has begun twice a week testing for COVID-19, on May 05 in Washington, DC.

Howard University Opens Free COVID-19 Testing Site

Howard University has opened a free COVID-19 testing site to eliminate the socio-economic barriers to adequate health care.
by NewsOne Staff
07.24.43
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Whistleblower Says Trump's COVID Response Was Avoidable

He breaks down issues he ran into while working under Donald Trump administration.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
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Octavia Spencer Donates Breathing Monitors Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer donated breathing monitors to hospitals in New York and Alabama.
by NewsOne Staff
01.13.36
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Philadelphia Doctors Provide COVID-19 Testing For Black Communities

A group of Black Philadelphia-based doctors is on a mission to ensure that communities of color have access to adequate…
by NewsOne Staff
04.14.33
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Van Jones Criticizes Black 'Lifestyle Choices' Amid COVID

The news pundit is once again called out for a problematic stance.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
Skylar Herbert, 5, dies of coronavirus

RIP Skylar Herbert: 5-Year-Old Dies From Coronavirus

A family is left devastated after their daughter passed from COVID-19 complications.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
HBCU Doctor Is Close To Testing Treatment For COVID-19

HBCU Doctor Close To Testing Treatment For COVID-19

Meharry Medical College is one institution leading the charge to fight the coronavirus.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
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Ayanna Pressley Slams COVID Guidelines For Black Patients

She addresses a letter to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
Dr. Henderson, covid-19 miami doctor racially profiled and arrested

Black Doctor Testing Homeless For COVID-19 Racially Profiled

He says the Miami officer who stopped him didn't wear face protection and put him at risk.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
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