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A split graphic showing a rural hospital sign and a stock market chart, symbolizing U.S. healthcare and economic challenges in 2026.
Posted inWorld Matters

Biggest Challenges Facing the U.S. Population in 2026

by Samuel E. OrtizJuly 8, 2026July 8, 2026

America in 2026 faces critical challenges, including political polarization, economic strain, global conflicts, and health disparities. Solutions require unity.

A close up view of plastic fragments under analysis, highlighting a dangerous plastic problem Black men can't ignore.
Posted inWord In Black

The Plastic Problem Black Men Can’t Ignore

by Jennifer Porter GoreJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

On Juneteenth, NCHE Unveils Major Policy Paper Highlighting Five Years Of Community-Led Racial Healing Efforts

by The Newsletter 05June 19, 2026June 19, 2026
Strengthen your knowledge about asthma in the Black community by understanding triggers and care strategies.
Posted inDISC Health

Strengthen Your Knowledge About Asthma in the Black Community

by DISC Health StaffMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026
A modern academic building at Kean University featuring a tan stone facade with the "KEAN" logo and a curved glass structure with green-tinted windows. The lower section displays a "Barnes & Noble Kean University" sign, with a wide staircase leading to an outdoor terrace. The building is set against a clear blue sky.
Posted inDISC Health

Wellpoint Establishes Research Award Endowment at Kean University to Advance Black Maternal and Infant Health Research

by WellpointApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Black mother holding her unborn, symbolizing maternal health disparities in the U.S."
Posted inDISC Health

How Maryland is Tackling Maternal Health Inequities for Black Women

by Hunter GilmoreApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

The Silent Crisis: Colon Cancer Is Hitting Our Community Hard

by Walter PritchardApril 8, 2026April 11, 2026
Posted inHealth

Top 6 Diseases Killing Black Men

by Blackdoctor.orgApril 2, 2026April 3, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

St. Louis Area Chapters Of The Links, Incorporated Hold Wellness Expo To Support National Black Family Wellness Effort  

by Bonita Cornute-ContactMarch 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Black families engaging in health screenings and wellness activities at the Black Family Wellness Expo.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Black Family Wellness Expo Aims to Boost Community Health

by dbeckfordMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Portrait of Dr. William Montague Cobb, a pioneering Black physician and anthropologist, with the title 'Hidden Healers of Medicine' on a blue panel.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Dr. William Montague Cobb: The Pioneer Who Debunked Racial Myths in Medicine

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 25, 2026February 24, 2026
A mother holding her baby, surrounded by fresh produce, symbolizing maternal health and nutrition access.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Will County Health Report: Maternal Health and Nutrition Access: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 28, 2025December 28, 2025
A person walking on a sunny suburban street, carrying two reusable shopping bags, with parked cars and greenery in the background.
Posted inDISC Health

Hunger at the Feast: How Food Insecurity Impacts Health During Thanksgiving

by Artemis IngramNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
A hand placing a wooden cube with a checkmark, symbolizing voting and its impact on health, with a red heart in the background.
Posted inDISC Health

The Link Between Democracy and Health: Why Your Vote Matters

by DISC Health StaffOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025
Posted inWord In Black

The State of Black America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic

by Anissa DurhamJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025
Posted inWord In Black

Why Evictions Make Black Women’s Health Worse

by Anissa DurhamMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025

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