Editorial Standards

Black Health is an independent health information publisher. We believe that high-quality health journalism (written for Black communities, reviewed against primary sources, and free of sponsor interference) is itself an act of health equity. These are the standards we hold ourselves to.

We prioritize topics where Black patients are disproportionately affected, where the scientific and clinical evidence is strong enough to act on, and where there is a genuine information gap we can help close. We lean toward the practical (what a reader can do tomorrow morning) over the abstract.

Our content is grounded in peer-reviewed medical literature, statements from major medical societies (AMA, ACOG, AHA, APA, ADA, NAACP), federal and state health agency data (CDC, NIH, HHS, OMH), and reporting from credible health journalism outlets. We cite sources inline on every claim of clinical fact.

Articles and pillar topic pages that make clinical claims (how to manage a condition, what treatment options exist, how to interpret symptoms) are reviewed by a credentialed clinician or health professional before publication. The reviewer's name, credentials, and review date appear at the top of the article. Articles under review but not yet co-signed are clearly labeled and linked to a fuller disclosure.

Black Health accepts sponsorship and brand partnerships. Sponsored content is clearly labeled. Our editorial decisions (what we cover, who we interview, what angle we take) are never subject to sponsor input. Reviewers and writers disclose any personal, financial, or family conflicts of interest relevant to the subject they're covering.

We correct factual errors promptly and transparently. Corrections appear at the bottom of the article in a clearly marked box, describe what was wrong, and link back to any follow-up reporting. Significant corrections (those that change the substance of our reporting) are announced in our next newsletter and noted on our social channels.

Email corrections@blackhealth.org with the URL, a description of the issue, and supporting documentation. We acknowledge every correction request within five business days and publish our response within fourteen.