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DID YOU KNOW? THE OPIOID CRISIS DOESN’T JUST AFFECT THE WHITE COMMUNITY. Research and data indicate that opioid abuse is on the rise and disproportionately impacts Black populations across the country. Black men in particular have seen a dramatic increase in opioid overdose deaths in recent...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIxqZJMtwkI&feature=youtu.beIn a commendable display of community engagement, the Philadelphia 76ers recently joined forces with the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Sixers, known for their commitment to social responsibility, named the AAMWA as a community spotlight and...

The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is featured in an article by Johnson & Johnson about their My Health Can't Wait program. The initiative was launched in 2020 as part of the Race to Health Equity and has evolved into an impactful initiative fostering...

[caption id="attachment_8006" align="aligncenter" width="660"] John Sims found support for his type 2 diabetes through U Got This.[/caption]   In a significant feature on USA Today, the African American Male Wellness Agency proudly stands alongside our esteemed sponsors, Abbott and the American Diabetes Association (ADA), to raise awareness...

Black Impact 100 is a single-arm pilot program in which we enrolled 100 African American Male participants who have poor or average cardiovascular health in an effort to improve the above over a 24 week clinical trial. The Goal of Black Impact 100 is to...

The Black Impact 100 is a community-based intervention research study in partnership with The Ohio State University in which we engage 100 African American males over a 24-week period to improve their lifestyle by following a specific fitness and nutrition regimen based on the American Heart Association’s Life’s...