Interracial Marriage: The Colors of Love
Through the din of restaurant conversations while at dinner with friends the other night, a question emerged. It was offered in a hushed tone of shock and disbelief, one woman asking another: “Did you...
View ArticlePerceptions About Social Issues Among African Americans/Blacks Age 50 and Over
In 2014, we conducted a study to examine the importance of key social issues facing African Americans/blacks who are age 50 and older, and also to gauge their optimism in regard to these social issues....
View ArticleBe Generous, but Give What You Can Afford
African Americans/blacks have a history of giving. More than two-thirds give to churches and organized charities. We also give to family members who need help paying bills, college students who need...
View ArticleLive Healthy and Be a Blessing to Your Heart
Michael Clarke Duncan was full of life just three years ago. The then-54-year-old actor was at the pinnacle of his career. His Academy Award-nominated performance as John Coffey in The Green Mile is...
View ArticleBlack Press Still Pleading the Cause for African Americans
Growing up in Philadelphia, I remember my father always stopping at the corner store for a copy of the Philadelphia Tribune, our black newspaper. It was my go-to source for school papers and other...
View ArticleA Life-Giving Reminder: Enroll Now for 2016 Health Care Coverage
One of the main reasons that the mortality rate for African Americans remains disparately high for heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes is because we too often delay going to the doctor for...
View ArticleAmong Older African Americans, Depression Continues to Be Under-Detected and...
The good news is that appropriate treatment can help most older adults with depression. What’s more, Medicare has recently improved its coverage for people with mental disorders. It now covers a free...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Financial Dreams a Reality
Celebrating Black History Month is a tremendous opportunity to acknowledge our past achievements, address present challenges and dream about future possibilities. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King...
View ArticleWe Applaud Black Oscar Winners
As we have come to the close of another empowering Black History Month, once again we are hit squarely with a reminder that there are still some places and institutions where African Americans/blacks...
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