It’s October! It’s that time of the year when pink ribbons reign supreme, the Cubs and the Socks wind down, and breast cancer advocacy winds up. This year, we’re going beyond the binary because, “breast cancer?” I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you mean! No, it’s time to talk about “chest cancer.”
Many LGBTQ people breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the results of the U.S. midterm elections with more sympathetic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and 157 LGBTQ people elected into positions at all levels of government. It…
Earlier this week, the New York Times article reported on a leaked memo indicating that the Trump Administration is strongly considering redefining gender as either male or female, reflecting the sex listed on someone’s original birth certificate. This insidious and…
Yesterday evening, local outlets reported tragic news: friend and community member Dejanay Stanton was killed on Chicago’s south side. She was discovered near 40th Street and King Drive at 12:30 p.m., after persons nearby said that they had heard gunshots….
In response to growing concern about healthcare discrimination, Andie Baker, vice president of Howard Brown Health’s Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy, put together an action plan for LGBTQ people to safeguard their health during the current administration. Know your rights….
Lia Stokes is a PrEP navigator at Howard Brown Health 63rd Street in Englewood. Throughout the LGBTQ community however, she’s recognized by her stage name, Amailia Black. She’s been an active part of the community for over 25 years.
PrEP is Powerful Teyanna Veasy’s life motto has been “Be the change you want to see.” and she has been doing just that in a career that has spanned over 8 years in public health and community advocacy. Teyanna hails…
If there’s one message that’s been repeated incessantly by breast cancer awareness campaigns, it’s that “early detection is key.” As with most cancers, and disease in general, the rule applies that the sooner you can diagnose and treat it, the…