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Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

Ella GilbertandIsrael JohnsonandAniyah GenamaandElle Sawyer

October 10, 2026

John has been unhoused for nearly 13 years. A Maryland resident who has been no stranger to law enforcement, he prefers a few nights in jail instead of risking a night in…

African Leaders Discuss U.S. Ties, Foreign Aid — and the Distorted Map

September 26, 2026

Amy Wilkins-Allen and her daughter. Source: Amy Wilkins-Allen.

Targeted or Neglected? The High Separation of Ward 8 Families

May 14, 2026

Doulas and Midwives — Aiding the Fight Against Black Maternal Mortality

May 12, 2026

Digital Detox: The Modern-Day Medicine for the Soul

April 16, 2026

Dr. Shanter Alexander pauses for a photo. (Photo: Contributed)

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Redefining Inclusion: Dr. Shanter Alexander’s Mission for Black Neurodivergent Students

April 19, 2025

by Amarie Betancourt

WASHINGTON — Sitting in her office, Dr. Shanter Alexander is surrounded by stacks of research papers…

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Unheard: Black Mothers and the Fight for Better Maternal Care

April 15, 2025

by Lamaria Washington

The Black maternal health crisis remains a significant challenge, with Black mothers suffering higher rates of…

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Black Wellness Through Sound and Movement to Heal and Resist

April 11, 2025

by Anijah Franklin

From stillness to kinetic, from crystal sound bowls ringing and the sounds of ocean drums, chimes…

Beauty·Black Women's Health·Health·Health·Solutions Journalism

What’s Really in Your Braiding Hair?

April 9, 2025

by Sabrina McCrear

After experiencing scalp irritation from synthetic braids, Ciara May started Rebundle, a company that sells plant-based…

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Health - Page 2

Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

African Leaders Discuss U.S. Ties, Foreign Aid — and the Distorted Map

Targeted or Neglected? The High Separation of Ward 8 Families

Doulas and Midwives — Aiding the Fight Against Black Maternal Mortality

Redefining Inclusion: Dr. Shanter Alexander’s Mission for Black Neurodivergent Students

Unheard: Black Mothers and the Fight for Better Maternal Care

Black Wellness Through Sound and Movement to Heal and Resist

What’s Really in Your Braiding Hair?

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