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Scholar Zindzi Thompson has made history as the youngest Black woman to graduate from Meharry Medical College.

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Entrepreneur Robert Thomas founded Houston’s first Black-owned grocery store, District Market Green Grocer, to eradicate food insecurity.

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Therapist Crystal Mullen-Johnson explains why suicide is on the rise among African-Americans and especially in teens and young adults due to induced stress and difficulty coping with life resulting from depression and anxiety. 

The heartbeat of healthcare is the dedicated nurse who is the first and last person a patient sees during a hospital visit or routine checkup. Today, we celebrate them on National Nurses Day. Check out our list of celebrities who you didn't know were once nurses before the fame inside.

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Everyone is affected by mental health and should be advocates for breaking the stigma, especially in the black community. 

Moon Knight is not your typical superhero show. It deals with a character in Steven Grant/Marc Spector who is dealing with a mental health condition that requires the people behind this show to approach the story with care and nuance. 

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April is Autism Acceptance Month and Maria More is sharing her experience of raising two sons on the spectrum.

Kei-Touch interviewed Dr. Cheryl Baptiste, Owner, Friendship Dentistry. They discussed the link between oral health and total body. Dr. Baptiste explained the importance of basic dental health such as flossing, brushing, and regular cleanings. They also discussed some new technology in dentistry.

Beyond discussing the stark disparity in maternal mortality between Black and white women, there is an opportunity to explore alternatives in medical care and bridge the gap in care.

African American mothers are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women.