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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
04.18.21
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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
01.04.21
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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
04.19.21
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
09.26.20
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
08.23.20
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Portrait of billionaire philanthrop
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
07.27.20
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Blacks' Involvement Urged For COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Black medical professionals chime in on treating the coronavirus.
by Royce Dunmore
06.19.20
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
05.18.20
Dr. Rick Bright
Whistleblower Says Trump's COVID Response Was Avoidable

He breaks down issues he ran into while working under Donald Trump administration.
by Royce Dunmore
05.06.20
Special Screening Of Universal Pictures' "Ma" - Arrivals
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
05.04.20
Philadelphia Street Economy Pushes On In Spite Of Coronavirus Concern
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
04.27.20
10 itemsVan Jones Slammed For Talking Black 'Lifestyle Choices' Amid Coronavirus
Van Jones Criticizes Black 'Lifestyle Choices' Amid COVID

The news pundit is once again called out for a problematic stance.
by Royce Dunmore
04.25.20
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
04.21.20
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
04.17.20
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response
Ayanna Pressley Slams COVID Guidelines For Black Patients

She addresses a letter to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.
by Royce Dunmore
04.15.20
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
04.15.20
Doctors Praise San Francisco Mayor London Breed's Early Actions Against The Coronavirus
San Francisco Mayor Praised For Fighting Coronavirus Early

Steps taken by the politician weeks ahead have helped flatten the city's curve.
by Royce Dunmore
04.14.20
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NAACP Rips Trump's Response To Coronavirus For Blacks

President Derrick Johnson releases a statement.
by Royce Dunmore
04.14.20
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke Reveals Her Partner's Experience With COVID-19
Tarana Burke Reveals Her Partner Has COVID-19

The #MeToo founder details the "scary" coronavirus experience.
by Royce Dunmore
04.10.20
Myron Rolle on the Front Lines
NFL Player-Turned-Doctor Is Helping Fight The Coronavirus

Former NFL player-turned-doctor Myron Rolle is helping fight the coronavirus pandemic.
by NewsOne Staff
04.06.20
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