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Understanding How Cultural Influences Can Affect Caregiving
Be conscious of the differences so you can find common ground
How to Assist the Stubborn Male Caregiver
Offer support, but on terms he will accept
Avoiding Anger, Conflict When Family Caregiving
You can be paid for your work and treated fairly
Diverse Family Caregivers Need Inclusive Support
Training, outreach is needed for these communities
Edna Kane-Williams on COVID-19 and Minorities
AARP's senior vice president for multicultural leadership fights for all older Americans
Need Help? Discover AARP Community Connections
Website links volunteers and older adults with the resources they need
Coronavirus Pandemic
Civil Rights & History
Rep. John Lewis, Who Suffered Violence to Seek Peace, Dies
80-year-old civil rights activist became known as the 'conscience of Congress' in three decades there
11 Fascinating Southern Stops Along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Visit the sites, many outdoors, where ordinary citizens like John Lewis fought racial injustice, made history
How These Older Americans Are Demanding Change
Even with worries about COVID-19, they are marching, spurred on by the death of George Floyd
6 Leaders Who Carry On Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy
Even after the passage of sweeping federal laws, the dream of equality has been only partially achieved
Black Women Had to Fight for Right to Vote, Recognition
They were suffragists combating both racism and sexism long after the 19th Amendment was passed
Black History Helps Complete the Story of Humanity
Harvard scholar Carter G. Woodson fought to preserve African American contributions to society
Celebrating Black Music
Listen to a Podcast Episode: Getting Better With Rhyme
Hip-hop: 'It doesn't get more American than that'
Rap Pioneer YoYo's Second Act is Teaching Kids to Write
Teaches them 'to get A’s in English through hip-hop'
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Health
How to Preserve Fresh Fruits, Vegetables
Gardener Bryan Wright discusses food preservation and teaching gardening in his Oklahoma community
8 Great Reasons to Get Started Walking — Now
You can trim your waistline, sleep better and learn more reasons to get your body moving
Which Common Foods Have More Salt?
Being aware of hidden salt in prepared meals can help you manage your blood pressure
Video Spotlight
Veteran Battles PTSD Because of Motorcycle Suicide Bomber
His mother is his caregiver and biggest advocate
Work Out in 10 Minutes: Find a Chair to Improve Your Balance
Our series with Bryant Johnson will get you moving
Alfre Woodard: 'Everybody Needs a Wave Right Now'
Love spreads faster than COVID-19, the actress says
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TV & Movies
Lou Gossett on His Role as a Musician With Alzheimer's
'You get to know more life' in your 70s and 80s, says the actor who has won both an Oscar and an Emmy
'Hidden Figures' Among Great Films About Black Experience
From Dr. Dre to unsung NASA geniuses, heroes of American history are immortalized in these films
Emmy Nominations Offer a Grownups Guide to Good TV
Black actors were nominated for more than a third — a record 34.3 percent — of the awards
Check Out the Best Will Smith Movies (So Far), Ranked
With his latest and maybe greatest 'King Richard' moved to 2021, get your Smith fix with these classics
Dulé Hill Premiers Second 'Psyche' Movie on Peacock
Now he's taking time to 'just enjoy the stillness, to check back in with myself, to recenter myself'
13 Great Action Movies to Heat Up Your Long Summer Nights
See Denzel Washington in 'The Equalizer' and Eddie Murphy in the original 'Beverly Hills Cop'
