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Young families are leaving many large US cities − here’s why that matters

Parents and educators rally at Boston City Hall demanding urgent action to improve the city’s public schools. Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images by...

10 fun and heartfelt ways to make your Friendsgiving unforgettable

by Nicole Joseph, For the Chicago Defender Ah, the holidays—when the air is filled with gratitude, warmth, festive treats and cozy traditions. For many, this...

E. Faye Williams: Family reunions—rough, but great!

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—I don’t know if you’ve ever had a Family Reunion. If you haven’t, I think you should have one. They can be very interesting! That’s...

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

An interaction with police caused one young man’s heart rate to spike to 130 beats per minute, and it stay elevated for 30 minutes....

Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved…Black men’s health

CARLOS T. CARTER  The Community Health Series Partnership (CHSP) has always made a point to center its information on the health and wellness of the...

Racism harms Black men’s well-being — but advocacy can heal

DR. SIRRY ALANG Centuries of racism are built into our country’s structure, including education, healthcare, employment, finance, housing, and judicial systems. Racism takes the form of...

Community support systems help Black men live longer, healthier, happier lives

DR. DANIEL SALAHUDDIN Dr. Daniel Salahuddin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Pitt’s School of Medicine, also works as a Psychiatrist at...

Behind bars and beyond: Health equity for incarcerated Black men is an ongoing struggle

RICHARD GARLAND   The connections between violence, incarceration, and health outcomes for Black men are complex. Black men face barriers to their well-being that White men don’t....

Live Well Allegheny REACH project brings health resources to priority Black neighborhoods

DR. TIFFANY L. GARY-WEBB In 2018, the Allegheny County Health Dept (ACHD) received a Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant to improve...

Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can’t agree what marriage is for

For love or money? Kameleon007/iStock/Getty Images Plus by Marcia Zug, University of South Carolina “First comes love, then comes marriage” – so goes the classic children’s rhyme....

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