Posts by Nicole Martinez
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announces bid to replace Nancy Pelosi as Democratic leader
Hakeem Jeffries has put thrown his name into the hat for the position vacated by Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi.
Read MoreIs Racism Causing Black Folks’ Brains to Age Faster?
A recent studies highlights the role of racism as chronic stressor that can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions.
Read MoreAfter the UVA Mass Shooting, a Renewed Call for Gun Control
In response to disciplinary action, University of Virginia student Christopher Darnell Jones Jr killed three classmates with a gun.
Read MoreThis Organization Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Live Their Best Lives After a Diagnosis
Black women with breast cancer diagnoses have can find community and support from a new organization, For the Breast of Us.
Read MoreKeeping Black Teachers in the Classroom Will Take More Than a Pay Raise
According to a recent survey, low pay disproportionately effects Black teachers who may not find the requited education accessible.
Read MoreRacial disparities in fertility care have persisted for years. Here’s why.
Black women like Regina Townsend often seek help for infertility later than infertile white women, which can impact outcomes.
Read MoreBlack caregivers: taking care of themselves and others
As parents age, many Black adults find themselves as 24/7 caregivers on top of their careers, which strains mental and physical health.
Read MoreVictim/Defendant: The Criminalization Of Domestic Violence Survivors
When Black women experience various forms of intimate partner violence, they often cannot access resources like white women.
Read MoreAt Least 32 Transgender People Were Killed This Year In The US. Most Of Them Were Black.
Being Black and trans can put people at a higher risk of hate crimes, including those that involve bodily harm and murder.
Read MoreBeyoncé ties Jay-Z as most nominated artists in Grammys history
Last year, rapper Jay-Z passed Beatle Paul McCartney’s Grammy nomination record. Now, he’s tied by his wife, Beyoncé, with 88 nominations.
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