Although banned in 1978, lead is still harming Black students through aging school infrastructure and outdated water systems. Experts say many schools are failing to protect children—and the damage is irreversible.
Health + Wellness
Find stories and resources by some of the state’s top Black physicians that aim to address current disparities in prevention and treatment within our communities.
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Supplements 101: What you really need to know
Naturopathic doctor Ayanna Quamina, ND, explains why supplements aren’t one-size-fits-all — and how to make informed, safe decisions before adding anything new.
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Fremont Fun Fest fosters connection, and saves lives
Fremont Fun Fest returns August 5 with food, music, and health resources for the North Minneapolis community. Hosted by Neighborhood HealthSource, this free event offers on-site HIV/STI testing, Narcan training, and support services in a celebration of care and connection.
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Cancer survivor becomes a doula for others on the journey
2025 Bush Fellow Talaya Dendy is a 14-year cancer survivor who now supports others as a cancer doula through her organization On the Other Side. Her work focuses on health equity, emotional care, and breaking systemic barriers in cancer support.
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Smart choices for your next sick day
Learn how to choose the right place to go when you’re sick or injured—emergency room, urgent care, telehealth, or your doctor—and avoid surprise medical bills.
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New ‘medical clinic on wheels’ will meet people where they are
Minneapolis will launch a Mobile Medical Unit this August to expand health care access in underserved neighborhoods and help combat the opioid crisis. Services include screenings, harm reduction tools, and culturally specific care.
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Commemorating the CROWN Act, ‘It’s our hair, It’s our right’
The CROWN Act protects Black Minnesotans from hair discrimination. But stylists say it’s also a call to affirm the beauty, identity, and resilience that’s always been there.
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Turning Point honored for cultural grounding in the fight against addiction
In North Minneapolis, Turning Point offers culturally grounded recovery programs that focus on trust, community, and healing. Nearly 50 years later, its impact continues to grow.
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Understanding menopause: What your body might be trying to tell you
Menopause affects more than just your cycle. From brain fog to brittle bones, here’s how shifting hormones impact your body — and what you can do to find relief.
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‘Meeting people where they’re at’: Broadway Family Medicine offers hope amid Opioid crisis
Broadway Family Medicine in North Minneapolis offers a stigma-free, culturally responsive approach to treating opioid use disorder. Their holistic model centers dignity, outreach, and support — and it’s saving lives in one of the hardest-hit communities in Minnesota.
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Anything Helps builds trust through simple acts of care
At Anything Helps in North Minneapolis, recovery starts with radical care: food, showers, and no judgment. Peer-led support and trust are the focus.
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Hormones: a quick tutorial
Dr. Ayanna Quamina breaks down key hormones and what they mean for your body — from estrogen to testosterone and beyond — in this easy-to-understand primer.
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Run Blk inspires ‘come as you are’ communal fitness
Run Blk is building community through movement with inclusive run/walk meetups for Black residents in North Minneapolis.
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Understanding illness and the nervous system: A whole-body perspective
Dr. Ayanna Quamina shares how nervous system health influences digestion, sleep, cardiovascular function, and overall well-being — with tips for whole-body balance.
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Twin Cities Recovery Project delivers culturally grounded healing and hope as overdose deaths surge in Hennepin County
As overdose deaths soar in Hennepin County, Twin Cities Recovery Project delivers Black-led, culturally grounded healing — saving lives and building hope.
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U.S. snubs landmark global pandemic treaty
The U.S. declined to adopt the WHO’s first global pandemic treaty, citing political tensions and raising questions about America’s role in global health response.
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GOP reneges on promise to protect Medicaid, Medicare, Obamacare
A GOP-backed budget bill with record Medicaid cuts could impact over 1.3 million Minnesotans, triggering rural hospital closures and lost health care access.
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“If I can do it, so can you”: Neighborhood HealthSource offers lifeline in opioid recovery fight
Recovery coach Angela Knoell and the team at Neighborhood HealthSource are changing lives in North Minneapolis with harm reduction, treatment, and radical care.
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As federal protections shrink, Women’s Foundation doubles down
The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota is using grassroots innovation and a participatory grantmaking model to support BIPOC-led health organizations, provide grants to help staff wellness, and expand access to reproductive health care in Minnesota.
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Anything Helps is as grassroots as addiction recovery gets
Anything Helps, a small organization in North Minneapolis, is quietly transforming the way Minnesota addresses addiction and survival by offering a client-centered model that prioritizes trust, respect, and radical accessibility.