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Black Adults Face Delays in Parkinson’s Diagnosis and Treatment

One man living with the disorder offers advice on how to overcome disparities

Your Health

Black Americans Dying Too Young

Increased rates of heart disease, cancer to blame

Blacks, Hispanics on Dialysis Get More Staph Infections

Doctors say more can be done to help prevent it

We Thrive Together

USPS Worker Uses CPR to Rescue Unconscious Teen

Kimberly “Smitty” Smith helped save a life

Louisville’s Harlem Was Falling. This Pastor Revived It

Rev. Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson helps residents

The Bonds of Black Sororities and Fraternities

Relationships can span generations

The LGBTQ Community Has a Housing Crisis

Dr. Imani Woody develops housing

Former Entrepreneur Turns Vacant Lots Into Urban Farms

Tony Hillery grows healthy food for kids

Entertainment

MOA: 9 Quick Questions for S. Epatha Merkerson

Actress lends her voice to PBS’s upcoming concert

MOA: 10 Quick Questions for Ruth E. Carter

Award-winning costume designer dishes on new book

MOA: 12 Quick Questions for Rocky Carroll

‘NCIS’ star is leaning into his summer hiatus

MOA: 11 Quick Questions for Vivica A. Fox

Multi-talented entertainer talks ‘Skilled' and more

How a Biracial Journalist Found ‘Belonging’ and Success

Michelle Miller talks about her background and more

MOA: Carla Hall Shares Her Guilty Pleasures

Celebrity chef has big plans for her 60th birthday

Work and Money

MOA: 9 Quick Questions for Daymond John

Entrepreneur writes children’s book, ‘Little Daymond Learns to Earn,’ to help teach financial lessons

How 3 Black Inventors Got Patents — and You Could, Too

Despite obstacles, these innovators turned their ideas into profitable inventions

7 Money-Saving Tips for Family Reunions

Negotiate costs and consider a variety of incomes when planning

 

Video Spotlight

Black Army Vet Recalls WWII Mission to Boost Morale

At 102, Pvt. Romay Davis reflects on her battalion of Black and Hispanic women

First All-Black Climbing Team Takes On Everest

Mountaineer Phil Henderson led an expedition to the top of Mount Everest

Couple Reunites 42 Years After Racism Broke Them Up

Jeanne Gustavson broke up with Steve Watts in the ‘70s. Decades later, they’re getting married

Veteran's Voices

Vietnam Veteran Paris Davis Awarded the Medal of Honor

Paperwork was lost on his nomination more than 50 years ago

My Father’s Response to Racism Inspired Me to Serve

The Williams family has produced four generations of trailblazing Black soldiers

Older Veterans Spread Diversity Through Skydiving

Team Blackstar consists of over 270 skydivers from six countries

Beauty and Style

5 Ways to Make a Wash-and-Go Hairstyle Work

Celebrity stylists offer solutions for easy and gorgeous natural hair

Skin-Care Tips From Black Women Dermatologists

Three Black women dermatologists reveal what products they use in their daily skin-care routine

​Treating Hyperpigmentation on Darker Skin Tones

​Dermatologists provide tips on how to fade stubborn brown spots on skin

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