Health
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Aug- 2019 -22 August
Pharmacist Turned Entrepreneur Is Changing The Way We View Natural Hair Care
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Kristal Cunningham is a wife, mother of two handsome young men, and a pharmacist who loves living life boldly. Fueled by her passion for beautiful curly hair,…
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21 August
FAMU professor to study disparities in medical marijuana
FLORIDA COURIER — Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law Professor Jeffrey Brown has been awarded a $7,500 grant to study the regulatory and economic impacts that the legalization of medical…
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20 August
COMMENTARY: Mental Health Awareness Matters
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It can become a bigger issue when it’s affecting your everyday life and you believe what you’re feeling is true. Anxiety, bi-polar disorder, depression, eating disorders, PTSD,…
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19 August
Planned Parenthood Names Black President and CEO
THE AFRO — During a critical time for reproductive rights, Planned Parenthood has made a shift in leadership, announcing that Alexis McGill Johnson will serve as the acting president and…
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18 August
Black Congressional Leadership Grills JUUL Executives
THE AFRO — Federal and local regulations have attempted to curb youth usage, primarily focusing on policing retailers for sales to minors and proscribing flavors and formulas particularly appealing or solely…
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17 August
D.C. Health Warns Against Disease
THE AFRO — The District of Columbia Health Department is warning residents against an increase in an intestinal illness, called Cyclosporiasis, after 14 people have been diagnosed in 2019 compared…
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16 August
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15 August
Pediatricians: Black Children Suffer Significantly From Racism
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Surprise! Racism—that “thing” white people say doesn’t exist—has dire long-term effects on the health of black children and adolescents, according to a report released by the country’s…
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12 August
School Lunch Could Be Slashed For Thousands of California Children Under Federal Proposal
OAKLAND POST — Thousands of children in California would no longer qualify for free school lunches if a federal proposal to cut the number of food stamp recipients is finalized.
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11 August
COMMENTARY: August Greetings from DC Department of Aging and Community Living
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The DC Commission on Aging recently held their annual retreat where they planned for the upcoming year. The Commission on Aging is a 15-member citizens advisory group…
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