Writing — ANISSA

How Reparations Could Relieve Medical Debt for Black Folks

California’s reparations package proposes $1.2 million in payments to eligible Black residents. Here’s how that money could change lives.

HealthAnissa DurhamJuly 16, 2023Health, Healthcare, Racism

Black Men Are Shifting the Mental Health Narrative

Black men experience daily feelings of anxiety or depression, but stigma keeps them from seeking mental health services.

Mental healthAnissa DurhamJuly 3, 2023Health, Mental Health

How Parents Can Protect Babies From RSV

Respiratory syncytial virus is a common illness that causes cold-like symptoms. But for premature babies and those with lung issues, RSV can be fatal.

HealthAnissa DurhamJune 13, 2023Health, Healthcare, Children

Millions of Black Americans Live in Cardiology Deserts

A new GoodRx Health report found that more than 16 million Black Americans live in counties that have limited or no access to cardiologists.

HealthAnissa DurhamJune 1, 2023Health, Healthcare

What Happened to Journalism’s Racial Reckoning?

After George Floyd’s murder, white-owned newsrooms promised to support Black journalists. Three years later, how supported are they?

LocalAnissa DurhamMay 23, 2023Racism, Journalism

Black Teens Are Suffering in Silence

During COVID-19, teens experienced higher rates of suicide attempts. For Black youth, the mental health impact is still lingering.

Mental healthAnissa DurhamMay 10, 2023Suicide prevention, Mental Health

5 Ways You Can Use Less Plastic

Black folks are disproportionately impacted by plastic pollution. Although we may not be able to avoid plastic pollution, there are simple steps we can take to reduce our plastic intake.

HealthAnissa DurhamApril 17, 2023Health, Plastic, Plastic Pollution

‘I Had 18 Months to Live, I’m Still Fighting Colon Cancer’

Black folks are 40% more likely to die from colon cancer. But seven years after diagnosis, Derrick Cameron tells why he keeps fighting.

HealthAnissa DurhamApril 10, 2023Health, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer

Fear Is a Reality of Black Motherhood

A new study found parents’ worries about their children are linked to their neighborhood quality. We asked Black parents about their fears.

Mental healthAnissa DurhamApril 5, 2023Health

This Drug Helps Treat Opioid Addiction. Why Is it So Hard to Get?

Buprenorphine helps diminish withdrawal symptoms and cravings of individuals with opioid use disorder. But its controversial background makes it difficult to access.

HealthAnissa DurhamMarch 23, 2023Health, Medication, Opioid Deaths

Reporter’s Notebook: The Uncomfortable Truths I Uncovered About Black Childhood

I spent months talking with Black folks for my series, “Lost Innocence: The Adultification of Black Children.” Here’s what I learned.

Lost InnocenceAnissa DurhamMarch 14, 2023Adultification Bias, Lost Innocence, Journalism

If Parents Don’t Protect Their Kids From Abuse, Who Will?

1 in 4 Black girls will be sexually abused before age 18. When the women we spoke to told their parents, they weren’t protected.