food desert

From Food Apartheid to Food Power: How Crop Swap LA Is Reclaiming South LA’s Right to Eat Well

As food insecurity surges in LA, Crop Swap LA founder Jamiah Hargins is turning front yards into micro-farms—and reclaiming health and justice for South LA communities.
05/27/2025
Bill Releford

How a Black-Owned Farm Fights Against Food Apartheid in Los Angeles

Dr. Bill Releford is leading Bloom Ranch to address health disparities within the Black community in Los Angeles County.
05/23/2025

Group Aims to Improve Food at Pa. Corner Stores

Food deserts in Philly get a makeover.
01/29/2014
Joanne Borgella

Health Rewind: American Idol’ s Joanne Borgella Diagnosed With Cancer

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Commentary: Will Whole Foods Really Bring Hope to the Motor City?

It's doubtful this high-end store is the city's savior.
06/07/2013
Minority Health Gap

What’s the White House Doing to Reduce Racial Health Disparities?

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Wendell Pierce

Health Rewind: Actor Wendell Pierce Opens Grocery Store in NOLA

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Genetically Modified Foods Are Meant to Control Population

Commentary: Where Are the Grocery Stores in Black Neighborhoods?

Study suggests that chain stores avoid us on purpose.
03/26/2013
Black Men Without HS Diploma Most Likely to Be Imprisoned

Health Rewind: Why Racism Is Bad for Black Health

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Can Extra Body Weight Explain Asthma in Kids of Color?

September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

A look at the stats among Blacks and Latinos.
09/19/2012
Is My Food Really Organic?

Organic Foods May Not Be Better for Us

Report says organic food does not contain more nutrients.
09/10/2012