How to Navigate the Healthcare System as a Black Patient Black Report Op-Ed: When it comes to the healthcare system, African Americans often face unique challenges. From racial disparities in care to a lack of access to quality providers, the deck is often stacked against black patients. But there are ways to navigate the system and get the care you need. Racial disparities in healthcare … Continue reading How to Navigate the Healthcare System as a Black Patient

Empowering African American Women in the Workplace: Why Natural Hair Belongs at the Office Black Report Op-Ed: As African-American women, we have had to constantly fight against discrimination in the workplace. We have been subjected to humiliation over our choices of hairstyle and thrust into a box that tells us what works best for others should be accepted as “professional” by everyone. It is time … Continue reading Empowering African American Women in the Workplace: Why Natural Hair Belongs at the Office

Bridging the Divide: Exploring Ways to Strengthen Connections between African Americans and Africans Black Report Op-Ed: As an African American, I am constantly reminded of the history of the transatlantic slave trade that brought my ancestors to the United States. The legacy of slavery and discrimination has had a profound impact on the African American community, and it is something that we continue to grapple … Continue reading Bridging the Divide: Exploring Ways to Strengthen Connections between African Americans and Africans

Why a Black-Led Independent Political Party Is Essential for Our Future Black Report Op-Ed: With the current political climate in our country, it is more important than ever that African Americans take action and lead the way on matters of policy and socio-economic progress. An independent Black-led political party is essential to achieving this goal, as a platform for amplifying our voices and channeling our … Continue reading Why a Black-Led Independent Political Party Is Essential for Our Future

Uncovering the Evidence: Learning How African American History Dates Back to Ancient Egypt Black Report Op-Ed: For many centuries, Black history has been shrouded in mystery.  As a people deeply rooted in resilience, strength and courage, it is difficult to reconcile the reality of our unknown past with the abundance of knowledge that we have today about other cultures and civilizations. But thanks to recent … Continue reading Uncovering the Evidence: Learning How African American History Dates Back to Ancient Egypt

Protecting the Women We Love: The Need for Black Men to Unite and Protect Black Women  Black Report Op-Ed: It is time for black men to stand in solidarity with black women. We have faced so many battles together, yet far too often we are not standing shoulder-to-shoulder when it matters most. While a lot of progress has been made in recent years towards creating … Continue reading Protecting the Women We Love: The Need for Black Men to Unite and Protect Black Women 

Reclaiming the Mic: Uplifting Young Women Through Positive Female Representation in Hip Hop. Black Report Op-Ed: This issue is one that has remained in the depths of our communities for decades, holding us back from recognizing and honoring some of the strongest voices around. Young women have often been underrepresented in hip hop and culture, yet they continue to persevere despite their lack of visibility. … Continue reading Reclaiming the Mic: Uplifting Young Women Through Positive Female Representation in Hip Hop

How Investing in Black-Owned Businesses Can Provide Generational Wealth. Black Report Op-Ed: The road to financial independence and generational wealth is a complex journey, however the power of African American investment makes it an achievable goal. Investing in Black-owned businesses not only strengthens our community but also provides a unique opportunity for individuals to create sustained wealth overtime. With proper guidance and planning, investing in … Continue reading Investing in Black-Owned Businesses

The Need for Reparations. Black Report Op-Ed: The need for reparations for African Americans has been a hotly debated topic since the end of slavery over 150 years ago. There have been many arguments made by those in support of reparations and those opposed to the idea, but ultimately it is clear that there is a significant need for some form of restitution to be … Continue reading The Need for Reparations