By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel recommended authorizing Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccination shots for children under 5 to 6 months. The FDA will … [Read more...]
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As COVID-19 Tore Us Apart, Black Music Kept Us Together
President Joe Biden declared June to be Black Music Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate the powerful influence Black music has had on American culture and heritage. Originally created by former … [Read more...]
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Why Juneteenth & Father’s Day are Special for Black Dads During Covid
By Paula Penebaker and Darryl Sellers This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022 differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, … [Read more...]
Don’t Let COVID-19 Spoil Your Summer: How to Celebrate Juneteenth and Other Events Safely during the Pandemic
By Paula Penebaker Navigating the new normal, especially when it comes to summer celebrations, can be tricky with COVID-19 still circulating and infections on the rise in some communities. Even … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
By Dena Vang The ongoing stress, fear, and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many negative mental health impacts among children and adolescents. During the recent virtual town … [Read more...]
Mental Wealth: COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health in the Black Community Helpful Tips to Protect Your Mental Health
By Paula Penebaker People have been facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, including loneliness, isolation, missed milestones and increased anxiety. In addition, there are disparities … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and Infertility
By Paula Penebaker On Mother’s Day, many moms recall bringing their newborn home. Some of the happiest moments moms experience are the “firsts” — first words, first steps, first … [Read more...]
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Overcoming Tragedy and Surviving Two Rounds of COVID-19 in Detroit
By Darryl Sellers There’s rarely a day that goes by when we don’t hear or read about how the pandemic has adversely affected the lives of Black Americans, leading them on unexpected twist and … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Seeing Mild to Moderate Increase in Covid-19 Cases
By Karen Stokes Dr. Ryan Westergaard, infectious disease specialist in Madison, Wisconsin, said during a news conference on Tuesday that the state was seeing mild to moderate increases in case … [Read more...]
National Minority Health Month: Black Doctor Shares Her Stories and Advice to Minorities Working in and Utilizing Health Care in America
By Josephine Reid As we look to trusted messengers when it comes to taking care of our health in Black America, having a physician who shares not only your skin tone but also your experiences … [Read more...]
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