Devaluing of Black Bodies, Minds and Souls in the Healthcare System
“I put forth, and I maintain: If I was white, I wouldn’t have to go through that.” Words asserted by Dr. Susan Moore ring out to all of...
Write Policy the Right Policy Can Change Black Lives
The American dilemma around racism for African Americans in the matter of racism and public health is as old as the democracy itself....
Slavery at the Boarder
America, America — where is your conscience? As the great great great great great granddaughter of Newland, an African master carpenter...
Slavery at the Border-The Cure for Black Trauma is Justice
America, America — where is your conscience? As the great great great great great granddaughter of Newland, an African master carpenter...
Hypertension, Stroke and African Americans: An Historical Overview of the Diet from Africa to Americ
The prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) in African-Americans in the United States is among the highest in the world....
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Background The Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition mission is to address African American disparities in education, employment, housing...
Ohio Lawmakers Must Reexamine Fight Against Opioid Addiction in Black Communities
Opioid addiction has recently become a hot button issue across America. While communities have been devastated by this epidemic for...
Disparity in Black Healthcare Heredity Factor and Health Risks
Illnesses that have long plagued black people are thought to be hereditary. In my opinion, the only illnesses that are hereditary are...
Can I come back to refill my prescription for birth control?
“Can I come back to refill my prescription for birth control?” Preterm wanted to answer “yes” to that question. For 40 years, Preterm has...
Lead the Deadliest Weapon of them All
You have the bluest lips that I ever saw. Little did I know as a child when looking at my friend would I know that he was impacted by...