Sickle cell can be deadly; persistent health inequities facing Black Americans worsen the problem
Sickle cell disease results from genetics – more specifically, the inheritance of faulty hemoglobin genes, one from each parent.
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- Sep 20
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Black Health: Racial trauma has profound mental health consequence, says expert
Since European expansion into the Americas, white people have demonized Black people and portrayed them as undesirable, violent and ...
Black Headline News
- Sep 14
- 4 min
Rehab for South Africa’s female inmates focuses on domestic chores – instead of finding good work
During apartheid, South Africa’s correctional system was a pillar of the repressive, discriminatory laws.
Black Headline News
- Sep 6
- 4 min
Expert says, 'Climate change will affect hydro-power; African countries must be prepared'
Hydro-power provides clean electricity to millions in Africa.
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