If you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, ... Read More
Teen Health
STDs May Be More Common Than Thought Among U.S. High School Kids
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic kept people isolated at home, sexually transmitted disease (STDs) cases increased across the United ... Read More
3 Factors Helped Teens Stay Mentally Healthy During Pandemic
Mental health is a complex subject that many people find themselves shying away from, but for Blacks, teens and young adults; it's a ... Read More
Are Stimulants a Gateway Drug for College Students?
Stimulants, also known as uppers, is a drug that temporarily increases alertness and energy. The use of stimulant drugs among college ... Read More
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
It turns out that the pandemic has reaped one unexpected benefit: As teens were kept home more often, their use of electronic cigarettes ... Read More
LGBTQ Teens More Likely to Contemplate Suicide at a Younger Age
Kids who are gay, bisexual or questioning their sexuality may be vulnerable to contemplating suicide at a tender age, a new U.S. government ... Read More
Sanaa Lathan: Love & Having It All Over 50
The beautiful Sanaa Lathan, whose 25-year career include the films “The Best Man,” “Love & Basketball,” TV shows such as “The Cleveland ... Read More
The Transformation of Nasir Jones: “When You Stop Learning, Then You Stop Growing”
In 1994, Columbia Records released the debut album of a 20-year-old from Queensbridge Housing Projects in New York City and called it ... Read More
FDA Tells Three Small E-Cigarette Makers to Stop Selling Flavored Products
Public health advocates say that instead of helping adults quit smoking, e-cigarettes — particularly products with fruity flavors — have ... Read More
The Cast of The Bernie Mac Show: 20+ Years Later
In 2001, The Bernie Mac Show entered our households. For five years straight, we’ve watched and laughed as Bernie and his TV wife Wanda ... Read More
Simone Biles: How One Phone Call Changed Her Life
There's a lot of hype around the 4 feet 9 inches tall Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles. But when you talk to those who have seen her perform, ... Read More
Wait…Should you give your kid condoms??
Do you remember the 2003 Black American comedy blockbuster, Love doesn’t cost a thing? Specifically, do you recall the scene where Steve ... Read More
