The BLKHLTH Blog
Our hotspot for original pieces and guest submissions related to Black health and wellness.
Breaking Down the Barriers of Mistrust in the COVID-19 Vaccine in Black Communities
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.
Key Priorities for Black Health and the Biden Administration
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.
Neighborhood Quality & Disease Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Matthew McCurdy and Ijeoma Egekeze
In the United States, structural racism manifests itself in many ways including housing policy and Black neighborhood quality.
Mental Wellness during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
Spotlight: Rwenshaun Miller
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.