health – Voice and Viewpoint

The Real Reason Why Black Babies Die Twice As Often As White Babies

The Centers For Disease Control reports that African-American women and their babies are at a higher risk for pregnancy and birth complications, including pre-mature birth. Premature delivery is the most freque...

Despite Progress, Colorectal Cancer Claims Thousands of Black Lives

By Dr. Patricia Maryland (NNPA Newswire Guest Columnist) Few diseases cause as much pain and suffering as cancer. While survivors, activists, policymakers and healthcare professionals have been successful in...

Researchers Say Eating Like This Can Starve Cancer Cells Out of Your Body

Eating healthy is necessary for overall health, and even to lose weight. Those are good things. But did you know that certain eating habits can actually provide additional benefits, like starving cancer cells o...

Are Breast Cancer Deaths Declining Among Black Women? Yes, and Here’s Why

Although Black women have a higher rate of getting breast cancer before age 45 and are more likely to die from breast cancer at every age, a study from the U.S. Centers For Disease Control (CDC) has revealed th...

Dawud Hasan and the San Diego Hip-Hop 5K Promote Wellness and Rhymes

By Edward Henderson There is a special kind of freedom when you run. Maybe it’s the primal urge of connecting with nature and exerting energy. Maybe it’s adrenaline. Science and philosophy aside, the rhythmi...

Preparing for the Coming Elections

Assassinated Twice: DA Schubert Murders Stephon Clark’s Character

Black People In San Diego Live Beyond the Fourth District

The Ongoing Case of Aleah Jenkins and the San Diego Police

For Black Children, Attending School Is an Act of Racial Justice

The Community Reaction to the “Bad” Union Tribune Cartoon

The Unity Issue in the Black Community

Happy 101st Birthday Mrs. Lorraine Gholston

An Interview with Isabel Wilkerson, Author of “The Warmth of Other Suns”

National City Celebrates Black History Month in Honoring Local Groups

SDCCD Events Celebrate Women’s History Month

San Diego Tenants Union Speaks Out on City Council Work Plan and The Homeless

San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame Inducts Education Trailblazer Dorothy L.W. Smith