Taking Blood Tests Now, Might Predict Preterm Birth Later
Did you know? On average, black women are about 60% more likely to have a premature baby compared to white women? Those numbers undoubtedly way heavy on black women, so…
Fewer U.S. Kids Use Tobacco, But Numbers Still Too High Says Officials
Kids these days are the most impressionable bunch we’ve had yet. Anything you do, say, sing or rap about will light their eyes up and get their little wheels turning.…
Ready to Raise Your Credit Score? Start Here!
What’s your credit score? When was the last time you checked it? If it’s low, you may be facing some extra loops and hurdles that could certainly be avoided it…
150-Pound Weight Loss: How Meal Prep Transformed His Body
Rashard Keen, before and after losing 150 pounds. (Courtesy of Rashard Keen) When a person loses a significant amount of weight, many of those transformations have one thing in common:…
There’s Self-Care in the Wait
“If I had one drink I’d probably be all over you.” Him, one finger raised, “Waiter!” I decided to be celibate over 2 years ago. It was a personal choice…
The Impact of Trauma on a Black Boy’s Genius
Black pain often goes unaddressed. African Americans are less likely to seek mental health services than other minorities according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Testicles
Everyone always likes to give men information about their actual penis. What about the balls? All you have in this world are your balls and your word right? Shoutout to…
Follow Your Gut, But Strengthen it First
Sometimes it is the rumbling in your stomach that causes you to go a different direction when making a decision. It could also be this eery sixth sense that some…
How to Properly Celebrate Juneteenth
I first learned of Juneteenth when I began lesson planning for an African-American Literature class I taught to high school students. I was astonished and angered that such a historical…
Say What? Gluten-Free Condoms Are Now Available
Image: My Gluten-Free Life Some subscribe to the gluten-free lifestyle for dietary reasons and for others it’s a matter of life or death. So, what really happens to someone with…