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Black History of Health

Black History of Health: Prince

Prince has never been one to shy away from his eccentricities. The music icon cemented himself as entertainment royalty with his unique ... Read More

Jackie Robinson

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

Michael Jackson

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 health and wellness pioneers

12 Black Health & Wellness Pioneers

February is US Black History Month. It's also a month to raise awareness of the extremely inequitable treatment Black communities have faced ... Read More

Muhammad Ali

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In the few years before his 2016 death, the sound and fury he’d become famous for had been replaced by silence and tranquility.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

Bernie Mac

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

Bob Marley

Black History of Health: Bob Marley

42 years ago, the world lost a legend when reggae artist Bob Marley died after a four-year struggle with melanoma skin cancer that started ... 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

Phyllis Hyman

Black Health of 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

Nat King Cole

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

Nina Simone

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

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