By Colin Blais, Contributing BCAGlobal Blog Writer Introduction As of 2023, the CDC reports that more than a quarter of U.S. Adults have some sort of allergy, with Black adults being the most likely demographic to suffer from allergy symptoms (CDC, 2023). Seasonal allergies, also known as “rhinitis” or “hay fever” are often accompanied by annoying symptoms such as sneezing, […]
By Refilwe Queen M Introduction The Civil Rights Movement in the United States is often remembered for its push toward equality in voting rights, education, and public accommodations. Yet, beneath these struggles lay a quieter revolution: the fight to redefine health as a fundamental human right. Black communities, excluded from equitable healthcare and burdened by poverty, turned to nutrition […]
Reviving Roots: Indigenous Communities Leading the Fight for Food Sovereignty By: Brealynn Lee In a world that grapples with climate change, economic instability, and the erosion of cultural identities, Indigenous communities are reclaiming control over their food systems, championing a movement that sustains and revives their cultural heritage and environmental stewardship. Food sovereignty—the right for people to define their food […]
By: Olivia Whatley In recent years, people have been incorporating integrative and traditional food as medicine more and more. According to the World Health Organization, 88% of countries use indigenous and traditional medicines and practices for their health and wellness in addition to modern medicines. In the West, there has been a rising trend of treating health issues with […]