Survey: Vaccine Hesitancy Among Black US Adults
New survey reveals only 49% of Black adults plan to get COVID-19 vaccine despite higher disease burden. Age and gender gaps show significant differences in vaccination attitudes.
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FAMU and UF Enhance COVID-19 Awareness Campaign
FAMU and University of Florida partner to enhance COVID-19 awareness in African American communities through targeted outreach and clinical trial participation.
72 Students Are Eligible Bone Marrow Donors
72 Huston-Tillotson University students became eligible bone marrow donors after a campus event with Gift of Life, far exceeding the typical 15 new donors.
COVID-19’s Disproportionate Impact on African Americans
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted African Americans, who represent 13% of the U.S. population but 65% of fatalities. Analysis reveals structural racism and social determinants drive health disparities beyond economic factors.
Black Cardiologists Launch COVID-19 FAQ Program
The Association of Black Cardiologists launches FAQ Community Watch program to combat COVID-19 myths in underserved communities, focusing on African Americans with heart disease.
Black Women Breast Cancer Rates Soaring
Black women have 40% higher breast cancer death rates than white women despite fewer new cases, according to CDC data. Health disparities highlight critical need for better screening and treatment access.