Ben Jealous, president of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation, spoke about how historic disparities and racism has led to discrimination in the hiring process for Black professionals. (Courtesy Photo) By Ben Jealous One of the most exciting parts of this year’s Democratic National Convention for me was the […]
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Letter To The Editor
By Sheila Dempsey Dear Editor, Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, lymphedema patients must have the medical supplies they need to safely manage their condition at home. The Lymphedema Treatment Act (S.518/H.R.1948) is a bipartisan bill that will improve insurance coverage for medically necessary, prescription compression supplies. Without this central component of treatment, lymphedema […]
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COMMENTARY: Is the Economy Rebounding?
Economic recovery is dependent on the development of a COVID vaccine, which the current President says will be ready in October or November. More realistic, such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, say a vaccine might not be ready until next summer or even later. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Newswire Contributor On the […]
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Commentary: Black Perspective in a Predominantly White Office
Ayanna Brooks shared the trying challenges of being one of two Black employees in a predominantly White office. (Courtesy Photo) By Ayanna Brooks AFRO Commentary When I was interviewing at , it was impossible not to notice the lack of diversity. When I accepted the job offer, I knew what I was walking into but […]
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Op-Ed: The All Healers Mental Health Alliance is Sounding the Alarm for Virtual Education and Black Youth
The All Healers Mental Health Alliance (AHMHA) By The All Healers Mental Health Alliance The All Healers Mental Health Alliance (AHMHA) is a national organization compriosed of physicians,sychiatrists, nurses, social workers professionals, psychologists, and other health professionals, along with community advocates, faith leaders, and advocates health professionals from across the country. They facilitate long- term, […]
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The Weathering of Black America
(By kurhan_Shutterstock) By Tracey L. Rogers After Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, his autopsy report revealed that at the young age of 39, he had “the heart of a 60-year old.” Doctors concluded that King’s heart had aged due to the stress and pressure endured throughout his 13-year civil rights career. A […]
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Editorial Commentary – Wanted: A New Generation of Poll Workers
A poll worker wears personal protective equipment as she monitors a ballot drop box for mail-in ballots outside of a polling station in Miami Beach last month. (Lynne Sladky/AP) By Robert Brandon, Sindy Benavides and Melanie Campbell Nearly 60 percent of the 920,000 poll workers during the 2016 election were over the age of 60, […]
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Op-Ed: Caring For Our Caregivers
Destiny-Simone Ramjohn and Rob Malone (Courtesy Photos) By Destiny-Simone Ramjohn, and Rob Malone Since March, the news media has reported on recurring personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages during the coronavirus pandemic, which have pitted the federal government, state and local governments, and large health systems against each other in an international competition to secure limited […]
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The Silver Lining in COVID-19’s Dark Clouds
This article was originally published in the National Urban League’s 2020 State of Black America. Authored by – DR. LISA COOPER James F. Fries Professor of Medicine; Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Health Equity, Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Nursing & Bloomberg School of Public Health Many people were caught off guard as we witnessed rising […]
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A Call to Community on a New School Year
Baltimore City Schools’ CEO, Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises By Dr. Sonja Santelises “I just want to frame it, for my dad.” Those were the words of 2020 graduate, Kuijuan, as he spoke of earning his diploma. He’d travelled a bumpy path to that diploma, often juggling school and work to help support his family. He […]
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Turning a Crisis into Creation: Distance Learning 2020
Kyair Butts By Kyair Butts Imagine dealing with your own fear and anxiety in addition to those of children and families while balancing the requirements and growing expectations that others are placing squarely on your shoulders. Some have fallen under this weight. Their voices mere cries for understanding and a sense of direction as we […]
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Return to School
Teeshawn Burrell By Teeshawn Burrell Return to school! Stay at home! I quit! With a range of mixed emotions from the residents of Chicago, teachers made it clear that they are not compromising their overall health for the sake of educational normalcy. With this in mind, Chicago Public School teachers, students and administrative leadership will […]