Category: Vital Lifestyles
These “cardiology deserts,” concentrated in southern states like Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and Arkansas, suffer from high rates of heart disease, driven by limited access, poverty, and systemic health inequities. Nov. 12, 2025 — The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) released new findings from a national survey exposing a widespread gap in awareness regarding cholesterol and cardiovascular […]
By Elliott Sage June 1, 2025 — The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) will kick off a full slate of activities for its 16th annual “Juneteenth in Da Rock” celebration on Saturday, June 21, at various locations around downtown Little Rock. MTCC officials are expecting between 5,000 and 7,000 attendees for this year’s downtown event, […]
Brenda Stallings is an adjunct professor and attorney with 29 years of legal experience. She recently prevailed in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit against the Arkansas Public Defender’s Commission, reinforcing her lifelong fight for equity in the justice system. Her honors include the Joya T. Hayes Human Rights & Social Justice Award, the MLK Living Legacy […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff May 22, 2025 – Target Corp. saw a big hit to its first-quarter earnings as the Minneapolis-based mass merchandiser said it is facing an “exceptionally challenging environment,” leading to declines in store traffic and sales across its 2,000 U.S. stores. In addition to concerns about rising tariffs, inflation, and the […]
