Each year in March amyloidosis is recognized with an awareness month. Jonathan L. Dotson serves as executive director of Friendship That Gives, a health advocacy organization. This week, he urges the Black community to learn more about the condition, which is caused by abnormal protein deposits that damage vital organs.
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Commentary: Legally Written: Women caregivers need to plan for the future
Black women, often balancing work, school and family, are the backbone of caregiving, managing not only the day-to-day needs of aging loved ones but also the emotional and logistical complexities of end-of-life planning. This labor—both paid and unpaid—underscores the urgent need for estate planning and access to legal resources to protect what generations have built.