Delta Sigma Theta Inglewood Alumnae Chapter partners with Women of Vision, the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Bridge Builders Foundation, and California Black Women’s Health Project, to host the Family Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., at the Inglewood Senior Center, 111 N. Locust St., Inglewood, CA,
Free prostate cancer screenings will be available on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the medical clinic on 7301 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles.
The October month is finally here! With the seasons and weather changing, let’s fully understand the awareness month that is taking place – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a very important time as we are able to recognize those who have been affected and those who battle with breast cancer everyday.
Yuri Williams, the founder of A Future Superhero and Friends, was inspired to create the nonprofit after he lost his mother, Lynda C. Hubbard, to cancer in 2009. He hosts toy and blood drives, helps bring forth supportive services to the unhoused and veterans and visits children with terminal illnesses–all while wearing a superhero costume.
Gloria Molina, a groundbreaking Chicana leader in state and local California politics for more than 30 years, died on May 14, after a three-year battle with cancer, her family announced. She was 74.
Whether it is other philanthropists, local or regional health centers, or state and federal officials, there is a desperate need for creative solutions to getting more people screened and saving more lives. Smith’s initiative is an innovative approach, but there are other ways to spread awareness and boost screenings in the Black community.
Are you worried about the long-term side effects of the vaccine? Are you afraid that it came out too soon for scientists to fully test? Are you worried that you’re going to have to get a booster a year from now?
Since my own cancer diagnosis and treatment, I have spent a good part of my life listening to and supporting Black women battling breast cancer.
“In 2020, more Black Americans will die of COVID-19 than will succumb to diabetes, strokes, accidents, or pneumonia. In fact, COVID-19 is currently the third leading cause of death for African Americans,” concluded Trevon Logan, professor of economics at the Ohio State University and Bradley L. Hardy of the American University in Northwest, Washington D.C. Logan and Hardy are co-authors of a new report from the Brookings Institution, “The Hamilton Project, Racial Economic Inequality Amid the COVID-19 Crisis.”
“I am deeply disappointed by the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to support the Republicans in their relentless campaign to repeal Obamacare and strip away its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. This case is further evidence that Republicans will stop at nothing to strike down Obamacare and take away health coverage from millions of Americans.
For years, Richard Manning knew what he needed to cope with his physical pain, rage and PTSD — much of which he traced to a career-ending knee injury he suffered while on a domestic security detail with the Marines.
Willie Brown established the bump-and-run style of defense the Raiders used for decades, provided the iconic play in Oakland’s first Super Bowl title, and impacted nearly every player who suited up for the team over the past half-century.
Carroll’s daughter, Susan Kay, told The Associated Press her mother died Friday in Los Angeles of cancer
Early Detection is Key to Recovery!
Early Detection is Key to Recovery