Health — Writing

Black children and adolescents are more likely to die by firearm than any other racial group. Here’s what policymakers can do to change that.

After Kamala Harris lost the election, Black women and abortion rights advocates share their fears, concerns, and hope.

A new abortion campaign is centering the experiences of Black women and femmes, in the fight for reproductive rights.

Black Men Redefine What Masculinity Means

In the age of toxic masculinity, how are Black men navigating racial stereotypes and its intersections with masculinity?

A new report exposes just how badly the U.S. health care system is failing. We broke down four of the nine key performance indicators.

Longtime actor Ernie Hudson talks RSV vaccine. And why he is advocating for Black men to take care of their health.

HealthAnissa DurhamOctober 7, 2024Health, Vaccine

There’s Still Joy in End-of-Life Care

Most people in their 20s aren’t thinking about caregiving, but four women told us how they cared for a loved one or strangers.

As flu season approaches, now is the time to get vaccinated for COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Here’s what you need to know.

What Black Parents Say On Parenting

The surgeon general’s new warning: parents are stressed out. Black parents told us what gives them stress and how others can support them.

How do Black women feel about the upcoming election and what’s at stake for their health care access? The data paints a clear picture.

HealthAnissa DurhamSeptember 18, 2024Health, Healthcare

Crowdfunding platforms are often used to alleviate medical expenses. But for Black folks, using them can be a double-edged sword.

Despite medical breakthroughs — stigma, misinformation, and cultural barriers keep HIV rates high in Black and Brown communities.

HealthAnissa DurhamAugust 26, 2024Health