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Home » Black Health

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Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Silent Crisis: Colon Cancer Is Hitting Our Community Hard

by Walter PritchardApril 8, 2026April 11, 2026

Colon cancer is a silent crisis in Black communities, with significantly higher mortality rates. Early detection and prevention are key to saving lives.

A vibrant still life featuring a pink flower, a bowl of sugar, and a hand sprinkling sugar, symbolizing the sweetness and its hidden risks.
Posted inWord In Black

Are You a Sugar Addict? Here’s What the Data Shows

by Jennifer Porter GoreMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026
Overhead view of a festive holiday meal with roasted poultry, appetizers, and holiday decorations.
Posted inHealth

Healthy Eating After the Holidays: Tips for a Fresh Start

by Ann Wooten-TaylorJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026
Tamika Smith in her home, reflecting on medical mistrust and organ donation hesitancy among Black Americans.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Why Black Folks Say ‘No’ to Organ Donation

by Anissa DurhamDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025
Posted inWord In Black

RFK Jr., Vaccine Skeptic, Ramps Up COVID Risks For Black People

by Jennifer Porter GoreMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025
Posted inEditor's Choice

Who Fights for Labor Rights in 2023?

by Ariel KahanaSeptember 5, 2023September 23, 2023
Posted inFeatured

Black Health Matters:  It Ain’t Easy

by Ariel KahanaDecember 26, 2022December 26, 2022
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

COVID: The Road of a Long Hauler… part 4

by Ed AtkinsOctober 20, 2021January 3, 2022
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

COVID: The Road of a Long Hauler…Part 1

by Ed AtkinsSeptember 7, 2021January 3, 2022

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