(By Andrey Popov_Shutterstock) (Black PR Wire) — After nearly 15 years on an upward trend, awareness among Americans about high blood pressure and how to control and treat it is now on the decline, according to a new study. Even with the help of blood pressure medications, some groups, including older adults, are less likely […]
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Black Aging Matters, Too
(By Rob Marmion_Shutterstock) By Black Health Matters People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are perishing quietly, out of sight, in homes and apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, nursing homes and hospitals, disproportionately poor, frail and ill, after enduring a lifetime of […]
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Meet the All-Black Women Fishing Team From North Carolina Who Are Making History
The Ebony Anglers, an all-Black women fishing team from Morehead, NC. (Image Courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide via BlackNews.com — The Ebony Anglers, an all-Black women fishing team from Morehead, North Carolina, have recently made history after winning in the King Mackerel division of the Spanish Mackerel & Dolphin Tournament. This is the first major […]
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Introducing “Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit” by Mary-Frances Winters
“Black Fatigue” by Mary-Frances Winters, founder and president of the Winters Group Inc.(Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Oakland, CA via BlackNews.com — The Black Lives Matter movement is an international symbol of racial solidarity in the face of countless atrocities against people of color across the planet. Its progress is not just the result of […]
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Understanding Disparities in Uterine Fibroids
(Image courtesy BlackHealthMatters.com) By BlackHealthMatters.com Growing up, Erica Marsh remembers visiting aunties in the hospital and taking food to her mom’s friends who were recovering from surgery. They all suffered from the same condition: uterine fibroids. “I didn’t really know what fibroids were except that they seemed to impact many of the women in my […]
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Black Designer of Custom Wedding Dresses Meets Rising Client Demand
BLACK DESIGNER OF CUSTOM WEDDING DRESSES MEETS RISING CLIENT DEMAND FOR VIRTUAL FITTINGS IN RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Dafra Sanou, founder and CEO of JoSaBi Mariées, a Black-owned and operated custom wedding dress studio, is defying industry norms with custom designs, remote fittings, and faster turn-around times for brides preparing for their big […]
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The Well: The Tightrope of Life
By Andi Pyatt Special to the AFRO “The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. As I reflect on recent world changes one word repeatedly comes to mind. That word is “balance”. It is a word with various definitions and understandings. We are constantly […]
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CBD Oil Products For Romantic Moments
By Blacknews.com TwoRomantic™ is a unique online boutique launched by an African-American entrepreneur that offers quality CBD cosmetics and merchandise for couples. The company specializes in the use of the oil in beauty products, as well as for couples for pleasure and relaxation. CBD is a close cousin of marijuana where the intoxicants have been […]
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The Well: May the ‘Life’ Force be with You
By Andi Pyatt “The Well” is a recurring column to remind us of the power we possess in mind, body and spirit. A few days ago, I found myself in a very uncomfortable family situation. I remember hearing my child’s voice in distress while I was on the telephone speaking to him. The maternal gene […]
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Entrepreneur Says Black Plus Size Talent Should Be “Living Like Lizzo”
By BlackNews.com Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Via her web sites JamilaJayPlusSizeCasting.com and JamilaJayFashions.com, entrepreneur Jamila Jay offers plus size women an opportunity to start “Living Life Like Lizzo” which means that they should beam with confidence, truth, and love. Her goal is to make sure that this demographic has a fair shot at upscale fashion […]
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Black Developer in Virginia Raising $1.5M
BLACK-LED NON-PROFIT DEVELOPER TO RAISE $1.5M FOR HOUSING ACQUISITION/REHABILITATION Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC), a certified black-led Community Development Entity (CDE), is seeking equity investors for up to $1.5 million to scale its investment model of acquiring, renovating, leasing, and selling single-family homes in low-income communities. “We have a model […]
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Your Morning Cup Of Joe Works For Your Workout
By Black Health Matters When you need to hydrate for your workout, forget about sports drinks or a plain bottle of water. According to new research, your morning coffee could be your best bet to get the most out of your physical activity. We’ve heard about coffee’s health benefits, like fighting cancer and helping you […]