By Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP

Black folx are more likely to be caregivers than their white counterparts, and millennial caregivers are growing in numbers every day. But resources and connections that take our culture and experiences into consideration can be hard to find.

By Ashley Maxie-Moreman, PhD

Teens in particular spend a lot of time online, which can be harmful for Black youth who are exposed to viral videos of race-based violence on the Internet.

By Tabby Khan, MD, MPH and Khadijah Ameen, MPH

Analysis of Real-World Patient Journeys Spotlights Key Drivers of Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Care

By Akilah Wise, PhD

Global health experts from the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) provide insight on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on African nations, discussing global vaccine inequity, the importance of community engagement in decision-making, and how institutional mistrust is linked to misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19.

By Alfa Lafleur, APRN

Based on the higher incidence of colorectal cancer in the African American community, researchers are bringing more awareness about risk factors for the disease like diabetes and cigarette smoking.

By Akilah Wise, PhD

The failure to adequately recognize the roots of Black male depression is undermining our communities and keeping us blind to the deep harm of historical and structural racism.

By Alfa Lafleur, APRN

Now that a vaccine is on the horizon, a recent study indicates that this most vulnerable population is also the most hesitant to receive the vaccine.

By Elon Smith, MHA

Although it’s been a hard and divisive year, I believe now is the most urgent time for us to hold the President-elect’s feet to the fire. The stakes are at their highest.

By Savitri & Priyanka Fouda

Growing up, we saw how the smallest interventions, like a newly paved road or the insertion of a well to get fresh water made a huge difference in the quality of life of people in our community. The ability to live a healthy and safe life is a human right.

By Matthew McCurdy and Ijeoma Egekeze

In the United States, structural racism manifests itself in many ways including housing policy and Black neighborhood quality.

By Ayanna Abrams, PsyD

We reached out to Dr. Ayanna Abrams, our favorite psychologist, for some tips on staying mentally well throughout the mandatory quarantines and self isolation.

By Charlise Randall, MHSA

To him $5 was insignificant, but to someone poor enough to be on Medicaid, every penny is accounted for.

By Akilah Wise

This premature death due to excess illness and disability — as well as homicide, state-sanctioned police killings, and mass incarceration — weaken Black political power simply by reducing the number of Black votes.

By Monai Lowe

I'm obliged to be that tangible resource of not just health information, but compassion... Considering the disparities stigmas in black health alone, every black healthcare professional should feel that same duty.

By Anthony Watters

The effects of healthy food discrimination have aided in the growth of health disparities that affect African American communities.

By Matthew McCurdy

The Panthers were a part of a long lineage of racial justice organizations that promoted health as a human right and sought to disrupt the social and political factors that contributed to negative health outcomes for black people.  

By BLKHLTH

This Spotlight features Briana Boykin, a non-profit owner, community mobilizer, and aspiring trauma surgeon.

By BLKHLTH

For this spotlight, I interviewed Rwenshaun Miller a mental health therapist, activist, advocate, and author of the book Injured Reserve: A Black Man’s Playbook to Manage Being Sidelined by Mental Illness.

By BLKHLTH

Black people have been working and advocating for equal access to quality healthcare and health promoting resources throughout time.

By Matthew McCurdy

BLKHLTH interviewed Terrance Moore, Deputy Executive Director at NASTAD, to learn more about HIV in black men and the interactive online community, His Health.