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Juneteenth and the Black Health Gap: What to Know and Do

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce freedom to the last enslaved Black …

Black Health Editorial team Jun 6 10m

The Flu Shot Gap in Black Communities: What to Know

Black adults get the flu shot at lower rates than white adults, yet land in the hospital with …

Black Health Editorial team Jun 5 8m

Insomnia in Black Adults: Why Sleep Is a Health-Equity Issue

Black adults are far more likely to get too little sleep and to have insomnia go untreated, and …

Black Health Editorial team Apr 29 10m

Chronic Pain in Black Adults: Getting Your Pain Taken Seriously

Black adults with chronic pain are significantly less likely to receive adequate pain treatment. A landmark study published …

Black Health Editorial team Jun 3 10m