Health & Wellness

What Trump’s MAHA Report Means for Black Health—And Why We Shouldn’t Ignore It

https://youtu.be/HSQXU2Tngu8 There are moments in American politics that cut through the noise—not because of who’s speaking, but because of what’s being said. President Donald J....

Why Black Men Die Too Young: The Silent Health Crisis

Walk into any Black community in America, and the signs are there — the memorial shirts, the silent vigils, the GoFundMe pages for medical...

The Mental Cost of Failed Leadership in Black America

When leadership fails, communities don’t just fall behind—they unravel. The damage isn’t always visible in legislation or policy headlines. Often, it manifests in more...

Trump’s Drug Price Executive Order: What It Means for Black America When Logic Meets Reality

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to lower prescription drug prices through a “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) policy marks a defining moment in the...

What Sticking to the Basics Can Teach You About Youth Health

When people think about health, they often imagine long routines, complicated food plans, or keepingup with the latest advice. But doing the basics (again...

Mental Health Month: Recognizing Black Minds Must Matter

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time when we’re urged to talk openly about emotional well-being. But in Black America, talk isn’t enough. Too...

What We Forgot for Greed: The Simple Truth The Brady Bunch Knew About Measles in the 1960s

I remember a time when childhood illnesses were just that—part of childhood. Watching The Brady Bunch, not in reruns but when it aired live,...

RFK Jr.’s Fight Against Food Dyes: What It Means for Black Communities

Health conversations in America often skip over the root causes—especially when it comes to what’s being served in Black communities. Now, with Health and...

Misled, Not Lied To?”—The Media’s Change Narrative on COVID-19

The New York Times, a major news outlet, has acknowledged that the public was “misled” about the origins of COVID-19. However, it stops short of...

Black, Vegan, and Revolutionary: Reclaiming Our Roots Through Food

In a world where processed food and chronic illness disproportionately affect Black communities, choosing to be vegan or plant-based isn’t just a diet—it’s a...

The Suffering We Don’t Count: What Black America Deserves to Know About Long COVID, Post-Vaccine Syndrome, and Medical Betrayal

They told us to do it for our community. They told us to trust the science. They told us the side effects were rare....

Before the Baby’s Born: What Junk Food Is Doing to the Next Generation of Black Families

Black women are the foundation of our communities. But what happens when the food most accessible to us—the kind found in school cafeterias, corner...

Protecting Your Spiritual Energy from Spiritual Vampires

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling emotionally drained, anxious, or inexplicably exhausted? If so, you may have encountered a spiritual vampire—someone...

Men, It’s Time to Break Up with Processed Foods—Your Health Depends on It

We live in a culture of convenience—microwavable meals, fast food on every corner, and snacks loaded with additives engineered to hijack our taste buds....

Big Soda Pushes Back: Governor Morrisey’s Health Reforms Face Corporate Resistance

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey’s bold push to transform public health policy has sparked a fierce reaction — not just from within the political...

West Virginia is the First State to Commit to Holistic Healing: Governor Morrisey and RFK Jr. Announce Health and Wellness Initiative

https://youtu.be/1f3i2ffk8qA In a bold and deeply personal commitment to statewide wellness, Governor Patrick Morrisey, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,...

This Women’s History Month, Let’s Prioritize Black Women’s Mental Health—and Their Whole Health

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we reflect on women's brilliance, strength, and impact throughout history. But this March, let’s go deeper—beyond celebration, toward...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Delivers First Address as HHS Secretary: What Does it Mean for Black America’s Health

https://youtu.be/ZH9JEQeLiJA Washington, D.C. – March 2025In his first official address as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined a sweeping vision...

Avocados: A Nutritional Ally for Black Americans Combating Chronic Disease

Black Americans face disproportionately high rates of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. This disparity stems from systemic health inequities, limited access...

The Mental Health Crisis Among Black Men Is a Crisis of Dependency, Lost Masculinity and Purpose

Black men in America are facing a silent crisis—an epidemic of mental health issues that is often ignored, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. While significant attention...

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