Few people realize it, but Black history is steeped in health and wellness discoveries. Not just discoveries, but also negative events that ... Read More
Black History of Health
Black History of Health: James Brown
When James Brown died on Christmas Day 2006 at age 73, officials at Atlanta's Emory University Hospital Midtown cited congestive heart ... Read More
Black History of Health: Michael Jackson
MJ. The King of Pop. The pop music legend. Micheal Jackson. Most of us know that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, the youngest of his ... Read More
Black History of Health: Muhammad Ali
In the few years before his 2016 death, the sound and fury he’d become famous for had been replaced by silence and tranquility. Muhammad Ali ... Read More
Black History of Health: Bernie Mac
Bernie Mac, comedian, writer, actor, and the world’s favorite uncle died in 2008 from pneumonia. Diagnosed with sarcoidosis or sarcoid in ... Read More
Black History of Health: Bob Marley
Almost 43 years ago, the world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year struggle with melanoma skin cancer that ... Read More
Black History of Health: Nat King Cole
Nat "King" Cole was indeed a royal figure in American popular music during the golden age of jazz. The classic jazz pianist, composer, ... Read More
Black History of Health: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was one of the great American anti-slavery leaders of the 1800s. Born a slave in Maryland, he quickly learned that God ... Read More
Black History of Health: Nina Simone
Arguably one of the most prolific entertainers in recent history, Nina Simone spent her career breaking barriers, shedding light, and ... Read More
Black History of Health: Rosa Parks
Racial tensions reached a boiling point over the summer, making it easy to harken back to the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement: Martin ... Read More
Black History of Health: Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton is known worldwide for her talents as a singer, songwriter, and actress. Before she started singing on a larger scale, though, ... Read More
Black History of Health: DJ Casper
Though DJ Casper was a disc jockey, musician, and songwriter, he was most widely known for his hit song, ‘Cha Cha Slide’. He created the ... Read More