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The Black Press of America celebrates 195 years of being the voice for the voiceless and the trusted voice for African descendants everywhere. (File photo)
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS/WINSTON: Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis and Jim Winston August 8, 2022August 8, 2022
Approximately 2.5 million men in the nation currently have prostate cancer, and African-Americans are 70 percent more likely to develop the disease than whites. (Courtesy of nationalurbanmedia.com)
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: Prostate Cancer Rising in Black America

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis April 26, 2022April 26, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 85% of Black and brown smokers prefer menthol cigarettes. (iStockphoto/NNPA)
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: Smoking While Black and Brown in America

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis April 5, 2022April 5, 2022
Posted inBenjamin F. Chavis Jr.

CHAVIS: Black America Salutes CEO Robert F. Smith for Accelerating Racial Equity and the Spirit of Giving

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis January 26, 2022January 26, 2022
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: Successful Black American Business Owners Unfairly Targeted

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis October 5, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: American Business Leaders Step Up to Fight Inequities in the South

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis September 15, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: Fixing NYC’s Homelessness Crisis Is an American Priority

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis September 8, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: Insurance Giant Prioritizing Profits Over Patients

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis July 7, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inOpinion

CHAVIS: Communities of Color and Other Buyers, Beware of Bold Promises from Health Insurers

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis April 28, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inBlack Experience

COVID-19 Testing and Black America

Avatar photo by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis April 12, 2021December 21, 2021

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