African Health

About the Author: Dr. Jenice Thompson has spent the last 15 years showcasing her diverse experience and expertise across various professional roles. Her extensive background has revolved significantly around foster care, where she poured a decade of her career into a multitude of roles. Her journey in this field reached its pinnacle as she assumed the responsibilities of Director of Project Operations and Regional Director of Therapeutic Foster Care. Throughout this time, her unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of children and families within the foster care system has been evident...

According to the federal Office of Minority Health, African Americans "are affected by serious diseases and health conditions at far greater rates than other Americans". In fact, African Americans suffer an estimated 85,000 excess deaths every year from diseases we know how to prevent: heart disease, stroke, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes. In this important and accessible book, Dr. Michelle Gourdine provides African Americans with the knowledge and guidance they need to take charge of their wellbeing.

In today’s modern world, there seems to be a new trending diet to try out or follow every week. Everyone wants to get the ideal body that society has sold us, and they want to get it quick. Our problem is that we view these dietary changes this way as a means to an end, rather than a lifestyle change.

As a black woman, you’re not only subjected to high expectations for your gender but also social and economic pressures brought about by discrimination and racism. That’s hard enough for anyone to deal with. How much more if the odds are constantly stacked against you for simply being YOU? We get it. As black women, you must learn how to break the toxic cycle of shame, guilt, and oppression. And, for this to happen, you need to learn the emotional, mental, and spiritual tools to put yourself first.

This volume in a series of world history case studies celebrates the remarkable career of Miriam K. Were, a physician and public health official from Kenya, who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in 2022. A Quaker woman who has dedicated her life to providing health care and dignity to the world’s most vulnerable, Were’s community-focused efforts have saved millions of lives. Working for UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Ethiopia in the 1980s and 1990s, she fought to defend reproductive rights for women and improve children’s nutrition. In the 1990s, Were led Kenya’s ...

According to historical records, cannabis has been farmed in Africa for at least the last 1000 years, but the exact dates are unknown. Evidence from Egypt suggests it may have arrived 5000 years ago.

Black Women and Public Health creates an urgently needed interdisciplinary dialogue about issues of race, gender, and health. An enduring history of racism, sexism, and dehumanization of Black women's bodies has largely rendered the health needs of the Black community inaudible and invisible. Grounded in the lived experiences and expertise of Black women, this collection bridges gaps between researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates.

Happiness is holistic. Holistic means completeness. The expression, state, or condition of euphoria in all phases of life is an ambitious goal that most of us dream about. Living a whole life following the principles of Ma'at should be considered a success. Wellness is the main ingredient for obtaining unspeakable joy. This book concerns my holistic health journey and the melanin men and women responsible for my knowledge and accomplishments. What does success look like to oneself? Success for me is living free of prescription medicines and free of any ailments. My body, mind, spirit, and ...

For African Americans in the southern United States, the social determinants of health are influenced by a unique history that encompasses hundreds of years of slavery, injustices during the Jim Crow era, the Great Migration, the civil rights era, and contemporary experiences like the Black Lives Matter movement. Black activists, physicians, and communities continue to battle inequities and structural problems that include poverty, inadequate access to health care, incarceration, a lack of transportation, and food insecurity.

Black women are at higher risk of developing postnatal depression but are the least likely to be identified as depressed. Sharing the voices of other mothers, Sandra examines how culture, racism, stigma and a lack of trust in services prevent women getting the help they need. Breaking open the conversation on motherhood, race, and mental health, she demands that Black women are listened to, believed and understood.

Ta-Nehisi Coates grew up in the tumultuous 1980s in Baltimore, known back then as the murder capital of the United States. With seven siblings, four mothers, and one highly unconventional father: Paul Coates, a larger-than-life Vietnam vet and Black Panther, Ta-Nehisi's coming-of-age story is gripping and lays bare the troubled, often violent life of the inner city, and the author's experience as a young Black person in it.

(Dis)Entangled delves into the intricate and deeply personal relationship between Black individuals and their hair, exploring—through a collection of diverse experiences—the profound significance of hair as a conduit for self-expression, resilience, and collective memory within communities around the world. Each story illuminates the complex tapestry of experiences surrounding Black hair, shedding light on its intersections with gender, race and identity.

This is testimonial poetry at its best. The author tells the story of her mental health struggles, cries for help, and transition from depression to destiny. She reveals her battle with stigma, social discrimination, and relationship issues due to her condition. Yet, it is not her story alone but ours as well. Each utterance of every poem is a deep cry of a mother, father, sister, brother, child, friend—you. This poetic brew is therapeutic and educational. While revealing the bitter truth, the author uses her personal experiences and education to give hope, insight, and inspiration. ...

In 2006, the Wall Street pioneer and philanthropist Ray Chambers flicked through some holiday snapshots taken by a friend and remarked on the placid beauty of a group of sleeping Malawian children. "They're not sleeping," his friend told him. "They're in malarial comas. A few days later, they were all dead." This moment sparked Chambers' determination to coordinate an unprecedented, worldwide effort to eradicate a disease that has haunted humanity since before the advent of medicine.

Resilient Black Girl is a must-listen in young-adult nonfiction books for Black girls. As a social justice book for teens and a book about racism, it provides Black teen girls a better understanding of the effects of racism and equips them with skills for navigating spaces in their daily lives.

We have witnessed a disruptive new world history during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic declaration and its aftermath. Those surreptitious forces we have long suspected of having plans to dominate our lives and target us for exploitation toward their selfish profiteering have become more prominent. The uber-rich billionaire class has used this time to extend their grip over national economies and has made more profits at the fastest rate ever while many middle-class families are being crushed. This book, FORGED BY FIRE, aims to articulate an alternative futurist pathway leading to ...

What if the last hope to save your family is the person who broke it up to begin with? Michelle and her little siblings Cass and Denny are African-American and living on the poverty line in urban Baltimore, struggling to keep it together with their mom in jail and only Michelle’s part-time job at the Taco Bell to sustain them. Leah and her stepbrother Tim are White and middle class from suburban Maryland, with few worries beyond winning lacrosse games and getting college applications in on time.

Drawing from his own experiences of rural childhood poverty in Texas, to prominent roles as a government official, and now as an acclaimed educational leader, Dr. Ivery demonstrates his motivational gifts, as he seeks to inspire young men to live lives of purpose and integrity.

[Youtherness] Discover the transformative power of "How to Avoid Wrong Eating Habit: Finding Your Ideal Diet," a comprehensive guide designed to revolutionize your approach to food. Here are the key benefits of this book: Unveil the Secrets of Optimal Health: Explore the comparison of renowned diets like Atkins, Keto, Mediterranean, and Intermittent Fasting tailored specifically for African Americans. Adapt Traditional Cuisine: Learn how to adapt the ketogenic approach to savor the flavors of African American heritage, honoring cultural traditions while embracing healthier choices. Enhance ...

African black soap, or black soap, originates from West Africa. It is made from the ash of locally harvested African plants. African Black soap has become a popular skin care product with a legendary reputation. The purpose of this book is to educate the user about the history of African Black Soap, its uses, benefits, and how to switch!