Black men born between 1951 and 1970 accounted for nearly 38% of D.C.’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population. The city has implemented various programs and initiatives to tackle the opioid emergency, but few solutions have targeted the most vulnerable men, including those who have been unhoused or not having a stable living arrangement.
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New York police find body of missing transgender man they say was tortured for more than a month by 5 people
New York State Police arrested five individuals for the murder of a missing transgender man, Sam Nordquist, who died after enduring physical and psychological abuse over a month by multiple individuals.
Posted inHealth
Robert Kennedy and healthcare. Is there trust?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaxxer, was confirmed as the new secretary of health and Human Services by the Senate in a vote split along party lines, 52-48.
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Commentary: Woodlawn High School fully unpacked
The NAACP’s Randallstown Chapter is advocating for the students of Woodlawn High School, offering four $1,000 scholarships to support the school’s efforts to improve academic outcomes and reduce violence.
Posted inHealth
Black nurses advocate for health equity at 37th Annual Capitol Hill event
The National Black Nurses Association’s 37th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill brought together healthcare professionals and advocates to address systemic health disparities and push for legislative action to advance health equity in Black communities.
Posted inBaltimore News
Morgan State to convene inaugural conference addressing gun violence on college campuses
Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
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‘Superwoman’ Towana Looney, the only person in the world with a functioning pig organ, is thriving after a record two months
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman, has become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant, with her new kidney functioning normally for 61 days and counting.
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8 cheap but sweet spots for a DC date night
Dinners for two can be pricey, but several restaurants in D.C. offer affordable options under $20, including Momo’s Cafe, Mixxed DC, Basebowl, Immigrant Food, Mary Bar and Grill, and The Duck & The Peach.
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Baltimore sues Glock over ‘easily’ convertible pistols
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown have filed a lawsuit against Glock, alleging that the company’s easily convertible pistols have contributed to the proliferation of illegal machine guns and the rising rate of gun violence in Maryland.
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Turner Station residents voice concern over potential impact of Key Bridge re-construction
Residents of Turner Station, a historic Black neighborhood in Baltimore County, Maryland, are concerned about the impact of the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on their homes and community.
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HIV infections could jump over six times if U.S. support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima warned that if the U.S. stops supporting efforts to combat HIV worldwide, there could be 8.7 million new HIV infections, 6.3 million AIDS-related deaths, and 3.4 million children made orphans by 2029.
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The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum Brings Black History Exhibit to the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is hosting an exhibition, “Shaping Maryland’s Legacy: A Black History Month Salute,” featuring five life-sized wax figures of African American leaders and change-makers, at the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis, Maryland, from February 4 to the end of February 2025.