The BLKHLTH Blog

Our hotspot for original pieces and guest submissions related to Black health and wellness.

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Spotlight: Nneka Shoulds

By BLKHLTH

Nneka Shoulds, also known as Nek the Nutritionist, is a Baltimore-based Nutrition Educator who works with low-income families, people of color, and disadvantaged communities to empower them to make healthier lifestyle choices.

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Segregation and Health in Atlanta

By Matthew McCurdy

Despite the perception of diversity and economic development in Atlanta, recent trends and data show that the longtime African American population in the city is not as well off as one may think.

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Shining a Light on Black Mental Health

By Kristy Georgia

Mental health is not something which is discussed openly in the black, asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) community and as a mixed-race female growing up, I felt as though I couldn’t open up about my mental health with my black family members.

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Spotlight: Charles Livingston

By BLKHLTH

This spotlight features Dr. Charles Livingston Jr, an HIV Specialty Pharmacist working in the community to help individuals live with and manage HIV.

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Spotlight: Huyen Nguyen

By Megan Nichole

We are kicking off our spotlight series with Huyen Nguyen, a certified personal trainer and holistic health coach passionate about empowering individuals to reach their fitness, nutrition, and wellness goals both in and outside of the gym.

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Who Needs Therapy and Medication? I’m Lit!

By Rwenshaun Miller

If you are that person who is struggling with a mental health challenge, please understand that you are not alone and whatever vice you are using is probably not helping.  Trust me, I know. There is help out there. Don’t be afraid to use it.

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A Healthy Body Equals a Healthy Mind

By Jazmine Leath

When health is a concern, most people assume it’s all about the physicality, but health is more than physical - it’s a balance of mental, emotional, social, and physical wellness

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Black Walls: Conflict + the Black Family

By Lacey C. Wilson

I have no doubt that my personal struggle with anxiety and sensitivity to conflict began in my grandmother’s front yard. I can say that the converse is also true: my resilience and my unyielding desire to create change within my community were born in that front yard as well.

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My Sister’s Keeper

By Kristina Tarr

As human beings filled with compassion and kindness in our hearts, now more than ever under this new Administration, we must band together and build each other up.

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