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10 Black-Owned Businesses That Sell Top-Notch Baby and Maternity Products

Mar 29, 2022 04:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

If you’re on the hunt for new clothes, gear, or toys for your little one, check out these Black-owned baby brands, which make innovative and chic products for young kids.

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These Are the Best Exfoliants for Brown Skin

Mar 27, 2022 12:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

For Black women, the most prominent concerns are usually uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, and textural changes. The reason these affect brown skin more frequently than Caucasian skin is that melanin-rich skin has more reactive melanocytes.

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Ghanaian Fitness Guru Yoofi Monney on an Immigrant’s Journey, Fitness and Healthy Habits

Mar 26, 2022 12:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

A Ghanaian proverb says “Obi nnim obrempon ahyease/No one knows the beginning of a great man”.

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World Water Day: The Global Crisis of Groundwater Pollution and Strategies for Improvement

Mar 22, 2022 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Water is an integral part of survival, and the deadly issue of access to clean drinking water continues to plague at-risk communities. For example, every minute a child dies from diarrhea.

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National Nutrition Month: Advancing Nutrition for Black Communities

Mar 17, 2022 07:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo and Candice Stewart

Most people know the saying of ‘Eat to live, not live to eat’. How does this come into play in the context of nutrition?

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My Father and Colorectal Cancer: Personal Piece

Mar 16, 2022 12:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) states, “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is observed in March to highlight the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, as well as to promote healthy lifestyle habits that can decrease a person’s risk of developing cancer of the colon, rectum or anus - the three distinct cancer types referred to collectively as colorectal cancer.”

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10 Black-Owned Tea Brands to Add to Your Pantry

Mar 16, 2022 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

For centuries, tea has been enjoyed for a number of occasions and for a variety of reasons. Add one of the ten Black-owned tea brands to your pantry for your next relaxing, pipping hot cuppa.

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Tips for Improving Black Health: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Mar 13, 2022 03:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To create awareness, and promote healthy lifestyles for Black people, we are highlighting strategies to prevent colon cancer.

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Bone Broth: How to Make It and Benefits That Will Convince You to Try the Trend

Mar 12, 2022 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Bone broth truly has been around for centuries — every world cuisine has its own version. However, bone broth has once again become very popular, especially among health-conscious individuals.

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Hard-Boiled Eggs: 5 Proven Diet Plans for Black Women Struggling with Belly Fat

Mar 10, 2022 02:00PM ● By Jessica Uchechi Nwanguma

Hard-boiled eggs are an excellent source of lean protein. They'll fill you up without packing in too many calories, which is helpful if you want to lose weight.

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