Her songs inspired some of the most beautiful moments in many people’s lives. A pioneer in the music industry, Etta James was always a ... Read More
Black History of Health
Black History of Health: Jackie Robinson
Famous for his kind and cool demeanor in the face of cruel racial insults while playing for the MLB, Jackie Robinson cemented himself as not ... Read More
Black History of Health: Eazy-E
Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright died of AIDS on March 26th, 1995. The founding member of the legendary rap group NWA sent shockwaves through the ... 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In the few years before his 2016 death, his sound and fury he’d become famous for had been replaced by silence and tranquility.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
40 years ago, the world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year struggle with a melanoma skin cancer that started ... Read More
Black History of Health: Aretha Franklin
Most of us know the Queen of Soul. During her long career, Franklin won 18 Grammys, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was the ... Read More
Black History of Health: John Witherspoon
John Weatherspoon, better known as “John Witherspoon” was a comedian and actor. Best known for his role as “Willie Pops Jones” in the Friday ... Read More
Black History of Health: Donny Hathaway
There’s no surer sign that the holidays are around the corner than hearing Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas” waft through the air. The ... Read More
Black History of Health: Rosa Parks
With racial tensions having reached a boiling point over the summer, it’s easy to harken back to the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement: ... Read More
Black Health History: Phyllis Hyman
“I can't stand this living all alone. I can't stand this living all alone. I don't want to be, I don't want to be alone.” By the time ... Read More