A recent study reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals a racial disparity in which children get CPR from bystanders. As a result, the authors say training needs to be put at the forefront. The study notes that there is a difference in the rates at which bystanders give those who…
Category: Health
Black Woman Yale Grad Is New Acting President of Planned Parenthood
Alexis McGill Johnson has just been named the new Acting President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Acting President of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF), according to a press release from Planned Parenthood.
HBCU Puts Focus On Mental Health So Students Can Thrive Academically
Paul Quinn College has rolled out several wellness initiatives under its mental health campaign. A Texas-based historically Black college is ensuring that all of its students have the support and resources needed to overcome trauma developed from past experiences. According to Dallas News, Paul Quinn College has launched a mental health campaign to help students…
Jaden Smith Launches Company To Provide Free Vegan Meals For The Homeless
Smith brought a pop-up food truck to Skid Row for his 21st birthday. Rapper and actor Jaden Smith is no stranger to activism. Just months after he announced that he would be bringing a water filtration system to Flint, the “Icon” rapper is now using his platform and resources to help the homeless. According to…
Air Pollution vs. People of Color
As the 2020 race for Presidency of the United States unfolds, climate change is amongst one of the most pressing issues that the candidates are being asked to share their plan of action for. Americans across the United States are collectively acknowledging the climate crisis that has been unfolding over the years, 53 percent of…
Activists, Doctors and Politicians Stand Up in Support of Affordable Care Act
Activists, Doctors and Politicians Stand Up in Support of Affordable Care Act As a federal appeals court decides the fate of the nation’s health care policy, folks are fighting back.
