Up to the late 1800s, many doctors believed that an injury to the heart was too complex to treat. As a result, many patients who presented … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems in Black History: The First Open-Heart Surgeon Was Black
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#WeSeeYou: Michelle Obama Inspired This Woman’s Crusade For Healthier Eating Among Delaware’s Black Youth
Dr. Robin Williams raised her two sons to be healthy eaters in a household where the daily mantra was “no fast food,” “no soda,” and “not … [Read more...] about #WeSeeYou: Michelle Obama Inspired This Woman’s Crusade For Healthier Eating Among Delaware’s Black Youth
Recently Diagnosed With MS? Here’s What You Need To Know To Understand Your Diagnosis
My name is Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams and I am a neurologist and Multiple Sclerosis specialist in Atlanta, Georgia. Multiple Sclerosis is an … [Read more...] about Recently Diagnosed With MS? Here’s What You Need To Know To Understand Your Diagnosis
Werk, Werk, Werk! Serena Williams’ Twerk & Wind Tutorial Is What You Need [VIDEO]
Serena Williams' list of accomplishments in the tennis world is encyclopedic. The G.O.A.T (yeah, I said it!) recently won … [Read more...] about Werk, Werk, Werk! Serena Williams’ Twerk & Wind Tutorial Is What You Need [VIDEO]
Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams Shares Why MS Is Diagnosed Late In Black Patients
Black patients can be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis later for a variety of reasons. Again, sometimes those first symptoms may come on … [Read more...] about Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams Shares Why MS Is Diagnosed Late In Black Patients
Vanessa Williams: Molestation, Motherhood & Moving Forward
Vanessa Williams has accomplished a lot in her three-decade career. The former Miss America released 8 albums, including one that went … [Read more...] about Vanessa Williams: Molestation, Motherhood & Moving Forward
Sarcoidosis: Once Rare Disease Affects Black Women More
Sheron Williams was 27 years old, attending college full-time, in a theatre production and working two jobs on campus when she was first … [Read more...] about Sarcoidosis: Once Rare Disease Affects Black Women More
Wendy Williams Takes ‘Extended Break’ After Diagnosed With Graves’ Disease
Almost a year after she took three weeks off following her announcement that she had been diagnosed with Graves’ disease, talk show host … [Read more...] about Wendy Williams Takes ‘Extended Break’ After Diagnosed With Graves’ Disease
Serena Williams’ Cat Suit and the Battle for Her Health
Now, playing at the height of her career once again in the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2021, superstar Serena Williams will be … [Read more...] about Serena Williams’ Cat Suit and the Battle for Her Health
Groundbreaking TV & Film actor Clarence Williams III passes away at 81
Clarence Williams III, the talented stage, TV and movie actor who broke new ground as “hippie” Detective Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” from … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking TV & Film actor Clarence Williams III passes away at 81
The Legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the First Black Heart Surgeon
In July 1893, James Cornish was admitted to Chicago's Provident Hospital with a knife wound to his chest, stemming from a barroom brawl. He … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the First Black Heart Surgeon
Abbott Elementary Star Tyler James Williams’ Near-Death Experience: “Longevity is a Big Part of the Game”
These days, it seems like everything is turning up Tyler James Williams. Recently, the actor took home a Golden Globe award for his starring … [Read more...] about Abbott Elementary Star Tyler James Williams’ Near-Death Experience: “Longevity is a Big Part of the Game”