The Black Men's Health Project the largest, most comprehensive campaign focusing on Black men’s health in America. #RiseUpBrothers RT/Likes are not endorsements
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Black men have the worst health profiles in the nation. We're trying to understand why, take our survey & save lives teapaw.org/cards/18ce…
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RT @DoveSoars: Please spread the word to the men in your network who are advocates for mental health or you know they may just “look like” they’re not hurting. RSVP now for this vital Brothers Thrive gathering on Monday at City Hall!
New study examining 2015 data on opioid abuse finds although rates of abuse were nearly identical between Black and White respondents, there were several differences along gender, income, and education. wmfe.org/?p=85024 via @wmfeorlando
“If displacement results in an increase in mental health hospitalizations, as this study suggests, the cost to U.S. cities could be high. There is a strong link between mental health and chronic conditions including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.” teapaw.org/policies4action/status…
A recent study documents the negative effect on the mental health of people displaced from gentrifying neighborhoods in New York City: urbn.is/2pL3NVM (via @MarciaRobiou)
“At the end of the day, statistics point to mentorships and relationships as keeping kids on the right path.” omaha.com/sponsored/ceo-of-b…
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#LuliAde .@bbcstories We LOVE this! Time to talk out to a person with compassion and empathy to normalize the stigma and make it 'ok' to talk about mental health 👌👏👏👏 Well done and I hope her brother heals - what an awesome and special sist🌟r he has! teapaw.org/bbcstories/status/9746…
“The purpose of The Black Light Project is to present men who are the rule, not the exception” newbernsj.com/news/20180327/…
“Williams said Hip Hop Stroke is a conscious effort to think outside the box when it comes to stroke education in the African-American community and beyond.” cdapress.com/article/2018032…
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TOMORROW! Join @DoveSoars @emmettcarson for a discussion about elevating philanthropic commitment and action to support Black men and boys ow.ly/5IH230iUZVz #QuantifyingHope @BMAchievement @siliconvalleycf
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This sobering research demonstrates why @BarackObama has made My Brother's Keeper Alliance part of his life’s work. There is so much more to do to expand opportunity and knock down barriers so our young men can reach their full potential: nyti.ms/2GGpFZw #WeAreMBK
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EPA Finds Black Americans Face More Health-Threatening Air Pollution
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Craig Mack’s death at 46 sparks conversation about Black Men and heart disease cbs19.tv/article/news/local/… via @kytxcbs19
Health checks at the barbers help black men cut risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds independent.co.uk/news/healt…
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For black men and women, #smoking more than one pack a day could be linked to a 79% higher likelihood of developing diabetes. Learn more about findings from this NIMHD-supported @JHS_HeartStudy. bit.ly/2DiMUKO #NIMHDResearch
Stigma is not the only issue. “There are clearly big disparities in many black communities where there are fewer mental health services available” #stigma #healthequity #mentalhealth teapaw.org/rcmh_uhdowntown/status…
Jay-Z Says the Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community Is 'Ridiculous' self.com/story/jay-z-mental-… via @SELFmagazine #mentalhealth
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"People talk a lot about health, education, or jobs, but they don't often pivot back to housing or where people live. A stable home is the foundation to thrive." trib.al/ETUpYz0
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Did you know? Dr. Charles Richard Drew (1904-1950) was a pioneer researcher in blood plasma for transfusion and in the development of blood banks. He was the first Director, American Red Cross Blood Bank; Professor, Howard University; and Chief Surgeon, Freedmen's Hospital.
For more Georgia report and others by NBCDI's State of the Black Child initiative which is focused on creating resources that challenge the prevailing discourse about Black children go to nbcdi.org/beingblack teapaw.org/NBCDI/status/959516132…
"We need to get our classrooms equipped, so they look through a diversity lens." Dr. Raynice Jean-Sigur, Contributor of @NBCDI's "Being Black: Georgia" Publication
