The Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., leader of the Hip Hop Caucus, says the fight against plastics and petrochemical pollution has become a modern civil rights issue for Black communities, particularly those living near industrial corridors like Cancer Alley. Featured in the “The Plastic Detox,” Yearwood encourages Americans to reduce plastic use at home while advocating for stronger environmental protections and community activism.
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Opinion: Alcohol sales aren’t the answer to food deserts
Michael Eugene Johnson argues that allowing beer and wine sales in grocery stores is not a reliable solution to food deserts in Maryland. He warns it could harm public health, oversaturate neighborhoods with alcohol, and threaten local independent store owners, urging lawmakers to pursue healthier, community-focused alternatives.
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Bean dips, enchiladas and taco kits are among new recalled items linked to listeria outbreak
By Jonel Aleccia AP Health Writer More foods are being recalled in the wake of a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning, including snack foods that may be part of Super Bowl Sunday party menus. Seven-layer bean dip, chicken enchiladas, cilantro salad dressing and taco kits sold at stores like Costco, Trader Joe’s and Albertson’s are […]
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Addressing the childhood obesity public health crisis with a holistic and family focused approach #education
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer What is obesity? According to the Oxford English dictionary obesity is “the condition in which excess fat has accumulated in the body, mostly in the subcutaneous tissues.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines obesity as an adult with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 […]
