The revolution to restore Black America back to health.
MISSION
An Evolutionary Discovery
1930
Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment: A clinical study conducted from 1932 to 1972 in which hundreds of African American men were deliberately denied treatment for syphilis.
1940
Henrietta Lacks: A young African American woman whose cells were taken without consent in 1951 and used to develop the first immortal cell line.
1950
The “Mississippi Appendectomy”: A term used to describe the unneeded removal of the appendix or other organs from African American patients in the South.
1960
The Philadelphia Negro Study: A study conducted in the 1960s in which African American mothers were given a drug to prevent pregnancy without their knowledge or consent.
1970
Denial of Care: The systematic denial of medical care to African Americans throughout the 20th century.
1980
Poor Representation of African American Physicians: The fact that African Americans make up less than 5% of all physicians in the US.
1990
Disparities in Care: The disparities in care that African Americans experience compared to white Americans, including delays in diagnosis, inadequate pain management, and lack of access to specialty care.
2000
Lack of Diversity in Clinical Trials: The fact that African Americans are grossly underrepresented in clinical trials, meaning that the medications and treatments developed are not tailored to their needs.
2010
Racial Segregation: The fact that racial segregation in healthcare is still rampant in the United States.
2020
The Hyde Amendment: A law that prohibits federal funding for abortions, disproportionately affecting low-income African American women.
2021 - 2023
Higher Incidence of Mental Health Issues: The fact that African Americans are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety.
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medical racism
documentary
creating wellness from vulnerabilities
While it is important to note that disease prevalence can vary within populations and individuals, some of the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black Americans include:
1.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
2.
Diabetes
3.
Obesity
4.
Cardiovascular diseases (such as coronary artery disease and stroke)
5.
Asthma
6.
HIV/Aids
7.
Sickle cell disease
8.
Cancer (including breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers)
9.
Kidney disease (including chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease)
10.
Mental health disorders (such as depression and anxiety) 11. Infant mortality (higher rates compared to other racial/ethnic groups)
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Infant mortality (higher rates compared to other racial/ethnic groups)
12.
Preterm birth and low birth weight
13.
Lupus
14.
Stroke
15.
Liver disease (including hepatitis C)
16.
HIV-associated cancers (such as Kaposi's sarcoma)
17.
Tuberculosis
18.
Influenza and pneumonia
19.
Osteoporosis
20.
Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
21.
G6PD Deficiency
It is important to address these health disparities and work towards equitable access to healthcare, improved preventive care, and culturally competent interventions to reduce the burden of these diseases on Black Americans.
NEWS
july 15, 2023 | OPED
by kevin d. jenkins
july 18, 2023 | press release
new partnerships
Executive Director
Kevin Jenkins
Public Speaker
Kevin D. Jenkins, a public speaker and transformational executive with an impressive track record.
PARTNERShips
JOHN HEWLETT
Founder, Cardio Miracle
John Hewlett is the Founder and Formulator of Cardio Miracle. He created Cardio Miracle in order to help heal the hearts of his fellow man.
DR. JOHN WITCHER
M.D., Family Physician
John is a family Physician, Former ER Doctor, Republican Candidate for MS Governor, God-fearing Patriot.
Dr. christiane northrup
M.D., Author, Host, Women's Wellness Advocate
Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a visionary pioneer and a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness,
dr. henry ealy
NMD, Executive Community Director, Faculty, CHN
Dr. Henry Ealy (Dr. H) is the Founder of, & Executive Community Director for, the Energetic Health Institute. He holds a Doctorate in
