The ACA has expanded contraceptive access and reduced the uninsured rate among Black Americans, but Black women still face systemic racism and financial barriers to care, and the future of the ACA is uncertain.
Anissa Durham
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Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’
Alishia McCullough’s book, “Reclaiming the Black Body,” helps Black women and femmes heal their eating imbalances in an anti-Black society by addressing the impact of racism, stress, and anti-Black racism on their bodies and mental health.
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‘Reclaiming the Black Body’
Alishia McCullough’s new book, Reclaiming The Black Body, Nourishing the Home Within, seeks to help Black women break free from harmful narratives around food, eating, and body image, and reclaim their relationship with their bodies.
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What Black Folks Say About Weight Loss Meds and the Holidays
Branneisha Cooper, who was prescribed Mounjaro for her diabetes, has struggled to get refills, but has seen significant weight loss and improved health since starting the medication.
Posted inOpinion
Gun violence is a crisis we can’t ignore
Gun violence is a public health crisis in the U.S., with Black Americans having the highest rate of homicide deaths from firearms, and policymakers must take action to prevent and reduce the harm caused by firearms.
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Black men redefine what masculinity means
Black men in America are experiencing higher rates of chronic disease and mental health issues due to chronic stressors related to structural racism, rather than traditional gender expectations of masculinity.
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New obesity drugs are seemingly everywhere but Black folks feel left out
Black Americans are concerned that they are being left behind in accessing GLP-1 drugs, which have been found to have benefits for diabetes, obesity, and other conditions.