Health & Wellness

The Wellness in Black Life (WIBL) project will hold an upcoming panel on Aug. 20 centered on the voices of Black men and boys in defining what true health and well-being looks like—on their terms.

Despite mounting evidence that Black women in the U.S. face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality, efforts to close the gap remain inconsistent. How do we change this?

Let’s be real: Fast food isn’t supposed to be fine dining. It’s quick, cheap, and usually eaten while driving or crying (or both). But even within the low-stakes world of drive-thru eats, some chains just don’t measure up. Whether it’s soggy fries, subpar service, or food that tastes like regret, these 10 spots have earned […]

Studies show that Black men who have experienced incarceration have higher rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress.

Black women are disproportionately affected by heart disease, but how can we change this alarming disparity? It starts with knowledge.

Experts, including practitioners and organizers from Healing Justice and Disability Justice, have raised concerns about algorithmic bias.

The ruling specifically targets executive orders Trump issued tying federal funding to an organization’s DEI efforts. 

Proposed cuts to Medicaid will cause many individuals, families and communities to suffer for that very reason--poverty.

For Black men, when it comes to health, early detection through annual checkups and preventative screenings often means the difference between life and death.

For too long, mental health has been a taboo subject in the Black community, shrouded in silence, stigma, and misconceptions—It's time for a change!

Stress can contribute to serious health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

The cuts directly contradict a promise Donald Trump made in 2019 to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 and align with his agenda to save money at all costs.