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‘Black People Know How to Rise from the Ashes’
‘Black People Know How to Rise from the Ashes’

As the Eaton Fires tore through a historic Black community, Altadena residents share how they plan to rebuild. But, it won’t be easy.

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HealthAnissa DurhamJanuary 20, 2025Local, Climate, Mental Health
How to Help Black Wildfire Survivors in Altadena and L.A.
How to Help Black Wildfire Survivors in Altadena and L.A.

Black residents in L.A. who’ve been affected by the wildfires are in need of financial aid, food, and housing. Donate to their GoFundMe’s.

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Health, LocalAnissa DurhamJanuary 15, 2025Health, Climate, Finance
Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’
Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’

Here are 5 takeaways from “Reclaiming the Black Body,” a new book helping Black women heal their eating imbalances in an anti-Black society.

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HealthAnissa DurhamJanuary 13, 2025Health, Black Women, Healthcare
Exclusive: How Can Black Women Reclaim Their Bodies?
Exclusive: How Can Black Women Reclaim Their Bodies?

Watch as WIB health data reporter Anissa Durham interviews Alishia McCullough about her new book on Black women and eating disorders.

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Mental health, HealthAnissa DurhamJanuary 7, 2025Healthcare, Health, Mental Health
Reporter’s Notebook: How Ozempic, Medical Debt and Transplants Shaped 2024
Reporter’s Notebook: How Ozempic, Medical Debt and Transplants Shaped 2024

Our health data reporter, Anissa Durham, reflects on her favorite and most impactful stories from 2024 — and shares her upcoming projects.

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HealthAnissa DurhamDecember 30, 2024Healthcare, Health
Black Folks Still Take COVID Vaccines Seriously
Black Folks Still Take COVID Vaccines Seriously

It’s time to get your updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s how Americans are responding to the update.

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HealthAnissa DurhamDecember 3, 2024Health, COVID-19, Vaccine, Healthcare
Trump Has Black Americans Worried About Health Care
Trump Has Black Americans Worried About Health Care

Three people told us their thoughts and fears about what Trump, RFK Jr, and Dr. Oz will do to the nation’s health system.

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HealthAnissa DurhamNovember 27, 2024Healthcare, Health, Mental Health
Giving Birth Shouldn’t Be a Nightmare for Black Women
Giving Birth Shouldn’t Be a Nightmare for Black Women

Maternal care deserts and abortion bans have made birthing more challenging for Black women. Here’s what needs to change.

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HealthAnissa DurhamNovember 20, 2024Abortion, Black Women, Healthcare
Gun Violence and Public Health: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore
Gun Violence and Public Health: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

Black children and adolescents are more likely to die by firearm than any other racial group. Here’s what policymakers can do to change that.

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HealthAnissa DurhamNovember 19, 2024Health, Healthcare
Reproductive Rights Advocates Tell What Trump 2.0 Means for Black Women
Reproductive Rights Advocates Tell What Trump 2.0 Means for Black Women

After Kamala Harris lost the election, Black women and abortion rights advocates share their fears, concerns, and hope.

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HealthAnissa DurhamNovember 8, 2024Health, Abortion, Black Women
Your Vote Can Save a Life: Abortion a Ballot-Box Matter
Your Vote Can Save a Life: Abortion a Ballot-Box Matter

A new abortion campaign is centering the experiences of Black women and femmes, in the fight for reproductive rights.

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HealthAnissa DurhamNovember 1, 2024Health, Abortion, Black Women
Black Men Redefine What Masculinity Means
Black Men Redefine What Masculinity Means

In the age of toxic masculinity, how are Black men navigating racial stereotypes and its intersections with masculinity?

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Mental health, HealthAnissa DurhamOctober 25, 2024Health, Mental Health
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