Fewer black children get antibiotics
theGRIO REPORT - Black children are less likely to receive a prescription antibiotic than their nonblack counterparts -- even when treated by the same health provider...
Study: Black students taught racial pride do better In school
The study found that “racial socialization”—teaching kids about their culture and involving them in activities that promote racial pride and connection—helps to offset the discrimination and racial prejudices children face by the outside world.
Doug E. Fresh uses hip-hop to promote health to youth
His new program is called Hip Hop Public Health, a program that uses hip hop as a way to educate African-American and Latino children about obesity and the resulting chronic and acute diseases.
Magazine cover: 'No one likes the black girls'
The image and article were posted online on July 11, and commenters have been similarly confused and offended by the cover copy. Others have taken issue with the content of the article itself.
Protecting your son from sexual abuse
EBONY.COM - Far more important than the salaciousness of the Long and Sandusky cases is the reality that boys, too, are the victims of sexual abuse far too often. By age 18, nearly one of three boys experiences some form of unwanted sexual interaction.
TV lowers self-esteem for kids, except white boys
CLUTCH - According to the findings in a recent study, with the exception of white boys who are often affirmed by the images of white males they see on screen, when children increased their TV watching their self-esteem took a hit.
