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Why Are Black Women Losing Their Jobs? - Black Health Matters
According to the US Department of Labor, the Black unemployment rate hit a new high in March 2024. It is 6.4% for us, while the rate has decreased to 3.8 overall. But when it comes to Black women, the situation is even more concerning. Our unemployment rate went from 4.4% to 5.6%.
Elaine Welteroth & Serena Williams Launch The Birth Fund - Black Health Matters
Black Maternal Health Week ends tomorrow, but our challenges in having children continue. So, we couldn't be more excited to see journalist Elaine Welteroth and Serena Williams join forces to launch The Birth Fund. The two decided to do something to address the alarming maternal mortality crisis in the United States.
The Sudden Death Of Mister Cee Highlights The Need For Healthcare in Hip-Hop - Black Health Matters
Legendary hip-hop deejay and producer Mister Cee, whose real name was Calvin LeBrun, died on April 10. He was only 57 years old. The cause of death has not yet been released.Affectionately known as “The Finisher,” Mister Cee was previously a disc jockey on Hot 97 and a fixture on the party scene in New York and New Jersey.
The Toll On Our Health When We Try to Be Superwomen (There's Research) - Black Health Matters
As Black women navigate life, we are tasked with balancing work, family, wellness, and many other responsibilities. While managing these things, we often develop invisible capes. They symbolize our innate and inherent trait, the ability to be superwomen.
Former Kansas City Chief Cheerleader, Krystal Anderson, Died From Maternal Sepsis (Why Black Women Are More At Risk) - Black Health Matters
Earlier this week, we mentioned the tragic death of 40-year-old Krystal Anderson, who USA was a former Kansas City Chief Cheerleader. Anderson passed away after delivering her stillborn daughter, Charlotte, according to USA Today.
Dr. Folasade May, On Colorectal Cancer & Health Equity - Black Health Matters
It's easy to start these stories with stats about how we have higher incidences of many diseases. But this time, I would rather talk about what can be done about it; in the case of colon cancer, where our risk is 20% higher, there is a program called Stand Up to Cancer. And when it comes to our community, they have assembled a Health Equity Dream Team.
Beauty YouTuber Jessica Pettway, 36 Dies After Cervical Cancer Battle - Black Health Matters
We are saddened to report that beauty YouTuber, Jessica Pettway died as a result of stage 3 cervical cancer on March 11th. According to E, her sister, Reyni Brown, confirmed the news. After an apparent misdiagnosis of fibroid
When Kidney Transplants Become a Family Affair - Black Health Matters
While out celebrating her elementary school graduation at a seafood restaurant, Alana H thought she was having an allergic reaction. "We ate crabs, and my face started to swell up. And I thought I was allergic to crabs at first," she recalled. "But my face continued to swell and would not go down, and after several tests, doctors found out my kidney was failing."
BHM Winter 2024 Summit Rewind: Understanding Genetic Kidney Disease and Its Impact on the Black Community: Insights into the APOL1 Gene - Black Health Matters
Dr. Stacy A. Johnson addressed an engaged crowd on kidney disease, a subject "near and dear" to her heart. As the Medical Director of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Johnson helps develop innovative treatments using research.