As part of the 2026 budget proposal, Congress is considering substantial cuts to Medicaid funding. This could place states in a tough position, forcing them to eliminate services that are
The debate over Medicaid work requirements resurfaced as part of broader efforts to reduce federal spending on the program. In February, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a draft bill
While writing my monthly newsletter and researching the latest health facts, I found something very disturbing: the data is disappearing! Information from the CDC that I regularly source is now
The sun is shining and mild breezes usher in the anticipation of a summer full of fun and excitement. However, as an anesthesiologist at one of the nation’s top trauma
Essence Magazine’s editor, Susan Taylor, had a signature braid style of a simple part in the middle with the smallest cornrows on each side. Her braided style was worn with
Forward This Article to a Friend In 1974 the Chicago Tribune exposed Linda Taylor’s crime of running game on the system. This sista, known to pass as a white woman
Three Thoughts About Sickle Cell Disease and Its Impact on the Lives of Black Americans September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month – September As we reflect on sickle cell
Considering the Enduring Effects of Learning Loss and COVID-19 on Black Students and Families The term “learning loss” seeks to capture a phenomenon where a disruption of any kind causes
Sextortion and Keeping Our Children Safe: What the Woods Family Wants You to Know! How do you teach your child about how harmful this world can be? Indeed, they should
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