Cultural and Social Factors against Mental Health Issues The understanding and acceptance of mental health issues is highly dependent on the cultural norms, practices, and family and friends dynamics an individual surrounds themselves with. Unfortunately, in Black communities, acknowledging that one has mental health needs is considered as […]
How the Pandemic increased homelessness among immigrants in the US
During the pandemic, many immigrants in the U.S. had lost their sources of income due to restaurants and small businesses closing down temporarily and permanently while other employers were unable to continue to pay their workers and had to make the difficult decision of letting a number of employees go […]
Health Disparities for Refugees and Migrants During the Current Global Pandemic
Haitian Asylum seekers must make difficult choices arriving at the Mexican -US Border The current global pandemic has increased economic and health stressors among millions all around the world. The many restrictions implemented everywhere due to the COVID-19 virus has made it difficult to receive essential services and emergency/immediate assistance […]
KOLS Project Manager Chad Williams interview with TIM.TV
Chad Williams, our KOLS project manager talks about the negative impact tobacco has on Black/ African communities and how they strategize their marketing targeting Black youth to become hooked on tobacco products at an early age.