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  • Expert Tips to Help Black Families Navigate Dementia Care

    Expert Tips to Help Black Families Navigate Dementia Care

    In many Black families, caregivers pour their hearts into taking care of loved ones. Here’s what an expert wants families to know about managing dementia care.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    April 19, 2026
  • New Study Links ‘Everywhere Chemicals’ Found in Plastics to 2 Million Premature Births

    New Study Links ‘Everywhere Chemicals’ Found in Plastics to 2 Million Premature Births

    In a study covering more than 200 countries, researchers traced two plastic-based chemicals to approximately 2 million early births and 74,000 infant deaths in 2018 alone.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    April 1, 2026
  • How The Medicaid Cuts in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Devastate Black Americans

    As threats to cut $1 trillion in Medicaid mount, Black Americans may lose access to maternal care, health coverage and economic stability.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    April 14, 2026
  • Why Black Women Are More Affected by Postpartum Depression, But Less Likely to Receive Help

    Why Black Women Are More Affected by Postpartum Depression, But Less Likely to Receive Help

    Black mothers are disproportionately affected by postpartum depression, but often go without proper diagnosis or care. During Black Maternal Health Week, we highlight the urgent gaps in maternal mental health support.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    April 12, 2026
  • America’s Birth Rate Is Shifting Toward a Minority Majority and Now Things Are Starting to Make Sense

    White births have fallen below 50 percent for the first time in U.S. history. The milestone comes with a striking irony as the Trump administration’s policies target the women who are driving the nation’s growth.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 21, 2026
  • Who NYT Says Is Facing the Biggest Fallout From The Epstein Files

    Who NYT Says Is Facing the Biggest Fallout From The Epstein Files

    The New York Times is tracking and documenting the names of those caught up in the fallout of the Epstein Files. Here are the ones you should know.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 19, 2026
  • What Depression-Era Tips Can Teach Us In a 2026 Economy

    What Depression-Era Tips Can Teach Us In a 2026 Economy

    Our grandparents and great-grandparents made a dollar out of fifteen cents in tough times and their habits can help us get through a shaky economy.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    February 13, 2026
  • Why Ray J Says He Won’t Live to See 2027

    Why Ray J Says He Won’t Live to See 2027

    Ray J’s candid Instagram update draws prayer, questions and a wave of advice as he faces a serious health challenge.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 28, 2026
  • New Footage From ICE Shows Minneapolis Shooting From Agent’s View

    New Footage From ICE Shows Minneapolis Shooting From Agent’s View

    New ICE video raises further debate over fatal Minneapolis shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 9, 2026
  • Black Families Face Financial Crisis as Affordable Care Act Subsidies Expire

    Analysts say the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies will hit Black households hard, causing an economic ripple effect.

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    Shellie M. Scott






    Published

    January 6, 2026
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