This past Monday the nation commemorated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was a civil rights activist that was assassinated April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, TN. Since his death, there have been songs written in his honor, a holiday in his name, and countless books, speeches, and contentContinue reading “The Legacy of MLK and the Social Determinants of Health”
Category Archives: Health
Mental Health and the Black American Community
October 10th is marked as World Mental Health Day. According to the World Health Organization or the WHO, the overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders workingContinue reading “Mental Health and the Black American Community”
De-platforming Disinformation
I was recently invited with the intelligent and beautiful Jena Miyu on her show International Free Thinkers – We are Sober (IFWAS) to rebut the recent testimony to Dr. Christina Parks. Dr. Parks has a PHD in cellular and molecular biology. She testified recently for the Michigan State Congress against vaccine mandates. I watched herContinue reading “De-platforming Disinformation”
Covid was Here
Most of my posts are normally researched with source material because I want to make sure the points that I make are backed by empirical data. This post, however, is more personal. It is because COVID was in my home and struck someone that I love dearly, my mom. August 14, 2021 was a veryContinue reading “Covid was Here”
The Epidemic of Violence in Freedmen Communities
Summer in Chicago has arrived, and with it comes elevated incidents of gun violence. On July 22, 2020, reports came in that 15 people were shot outside of a funeral home on the South Side of Chicago. According to http://www.abcnews.go.com , “An unknown number of people inside a vehicle shot at a crowd attending aContinue reading “The Epidemic of Violence in Freedmen Communities”
Pandemic Racism: Can Freedmen Descendants Cope with the COVID-19 Infection in a Racist Healthcare System?
When America catches a cold, Black America catches the flu. This is a phrase that I heard on a conference call I attended with other medical professionals and social workers. We were engaged in a pertinent conversation on COVID-19 & Black Communities. COVID-19 has managed to be the number one topic in the world. ItContinue reading “Pandemic Racism: Can Freedmen Descendants Cope with the COVID-19 Infection in a Racist Healthcare System?”
The Effects of COVID – 19 will hit the Black American Population Worse – but not from what you think
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel Coronavirus COVID – 19 as a Pandemic. According to their site, the WHO Director-General said: “WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels ofContinue reading “The Effects of COVID – 19 will hit the Black American Population Worse – but not from what you think”
Does Black America Suffer from an Identity Illness?
“In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity.” — Erik Erikson. What is in a name? Shakespeare asked this question during Romeo’s soliloquy to Juliet. He asked this question because Romeo being part of the family Montague forbade him from associating with his loveContinue reading “Does Black America Suffer from an Identity Illness?”
Freedmen Health and Wellness 