Advice for Black Men on Purpose, Brotherhood and Family
“It’s just hard out there for a Black man.” It’s a saying that’s trite because it’s so well understood and universally accepted as truth. Any quality of life statistic seems
Author: Tacuma Roeback
How Racial Profiling by Police Harms Your Mental and Physical Health
Add “watering flowers while black” to the list of things that could get you racially profiled, arrested and threatened with jail. That’s precisely what happened when police officers in Childersburg,
6 Important Facts About African Americans and Strokes
When legendary balladeer Luther Vandross was laid to rest in 2005, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Patti Labelle performed at his funeral in Harlem. Hundreds more gathered in the pouring
Black Health, Equity and Menthol Cigarettes with Michael Scott
How menthols became the preferred cigarette of African Americans is no accident. Beginning in the 1960s, tobacco companies strategically marketed these products to Black communities. They concluded that menthol’s soothing,
5 Facts that Shed Light on the Black-White Wealth Gap
When it comes to the difference in wealth between Black and White households in America, the gap is substantial and persistent. A recent paper circulated by the National Bureau of
The 3 Significant Benefits of Running Daily
There’s a good chance you know someone who absolutely detests running. That may even be you. The reasons why are convincing. Running makes you ‘dog tired’ and your legs hurt
Black People, Public Health and Tobacco Use
This is a report featuring a virtual discussion with LaDarius Gammage of the Florida Department of Health. For generations, the African-American adult population has been devastated by tobacco use in
Hard Truths About African Americans and Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation can be your ally or nemesis. Acute inflammation is your friend. It manifests when the immune system sends a surge of inflammatory cells to trap a foreign agent that
3 Things You Should Know About Black People and Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. About 40 million people have been diagnosed with one. Anxiety can come from being anxious about attending a
Black Men and Financial Wellness with Steven M. Hughes
Money is energy. Your childhood experiences with it can dictate your financial decisions as an adult. How your parents talked about finances and the traumatic events that occurred due to
