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Rasheda Jenkins: Empowering the overcomer within

Rasheda Jenkins specializes in revealing the inherent potential in everyone through her comprehensive curriculum development and tailored workshop experiences. Jenkins’ approach centers on personal transformation,

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Black men face hidden heart disease battle in America

In a bustling clinic in downtown Atlanta, Dr. Marcus Richardson witnesses firsthand the silent crisis that’s reshaping Black communities across America. As cardiovascular disease continues

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Ask Dr. Renee Matthews about your heart health

In an illuminating conversation about heart health and racial disparities in healthcare, Dr. Renee Matthews, a distinguished physician and media personality, shares crucial insights during

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Hidden dangers of melanoma in African Americans

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, cells responsible for skin pigmentation. While individuals with darker skin, like many African Americans,

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Why lung cancer hits Black communities hardest

Lung cancer continues to have a profound impact on many communities, but the disparity is especially notable within Black populations. In these communities, lung cancer

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5 medications that increase heart failure risks

Heart failure disproportionately affects the black community, with research showing significantly higher rates compared to other populations. While various factors contribute to this disparity, certain

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Alzheimer’s toll on Black Americans

Alzheimer’s disease poses a grave challenge to public health, with African Americans facing double the risk of developing the condition compared to their White counterparts.