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The Health Divide: The ‘Silent Killer’ Affects One in Three Black Men in the U.S.

The Health Divide: The ‘Silent Killer’ Affects One in Three Black Men in the U.S.

By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor| Photo courtesy of Leonard Wilson At first glance, 59-year-old fitness trainer Leonard Wilson appears to be in peak physical condition.  Leonard Wilson (courtesy photo). Standing 6’3” with 24-inch biceps, Wilson easily bench presses over 300 pounds and squats more than 400 […]

A Parent’s Comprehensive Guide to Navigating ICE Encounters: Protecting Your Children, Your Rights, and Your Family

A Parent’s Comprehensive Guide to Navigating ICE Encounters: Protecting Your Children, Your Rights, and Your Family

By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Empowerment Through Preparation For many parents in immigrant communities across the United States, the possibility of an encounter between their child and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a source of profound and legitimate anxiety. In a climate of aggressive and often unpredictable […]

“I Am a White Liberal, I Will Save Black and Brown People in NYC—But I Cannot Live in Their Communities. I Prefer My White Neighborhood. Is Something Wrong with Me?”

“I Am a White Liberal, I Will Save Black and Brown People in NYC—But I Cannot Live in Their Communities. I Prefer My White Neighborhood. Is Something Wrong with Me?”

By Esther Claudette Gittens In New York City—a metropolis often celebrated for its multiculturalism and diversity—the divide between liberal ideology and lived behavior has become increasingly apparent. A candid self-reflection framed as the question “Is something wrong with me?” serves as a poignant starting point for analyzing the contradiction many self-identified white liberals face: the […]