How One Event Is Rewriting the Story of Black Fatherhood
The AAMWA “Cooking With Dad” event has grown in popularity since its inception. The story about absentee Black fathers that America has told for decades is not the whole…
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Houston Health & Wellness Event Dedicated to DJ Michael “5000” Watts, Urging Black Men to Get Checked Out
Black Men’s Wellness Day in Houston is being dedicated to the life and legacy of its city’s icon Michael “5000” Watts, the legendary…
Columbus Barbershops Serve as Trusted Spaces Where Black Men Return for Conversation More Than Haircuts
Inside Working Wonders Barbershop, the sound of clippers and steady conversation fills the room, reflecting a space where a haircut is often only…
Black Women Are Not the Problem, The System Is
Drivers of HIV Disparities Among Black Women A Disproportionate Impact Despite advances in prevention and treatments, Black women remain disproportionately affected by HIV. According to the…
AAMWA Receives Grant Award to Expand RMRT Mental Wellness Initiative
AAMWA Receives Grant Award to Expand RMRT Mental Wellness Initiative Youngstown, OH — The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is pleased to announce…
U Got This! Expanding Community-Based Diabetes Support Through Advanced Glucose Monitoring
Black Americans face disproportionately high rates of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. In 2022, Black Americans died from diabetes 78 percent more often than…
Columbus Partners Provide HIV Screening to Help Communities Get Checked Out Not Checked In
HIV in the United States affects every race and ethnicity, but for Black Americans, the virus remains a stark reminder of persistent health inequities and missed preventative…
Advancing Health Equity Nationwide by Bringing Preventive Care Directly to the Community
Across cities nationwide, the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is working to close persistent gaps in preventive care, chronic disease awareness, and…
The Uplift That Carries a Mother and Daughter
Stephanie Burbridge-Hall never imagined she would become the lifeline keeping her mom’s world from falling apart. She returned to her childhood home to care for her mom, Shirley Burbridge, who suffers from dementia. Stephanie talks…
AAMWA, Lifeline of Ohio Unite to Tackle Health Partiality in Black Communities
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) has joined forces with Lifeline of Ohio in a bold initiative to confront longstanding…
Philadelphia 76ers Shine a Spotlight on African American Male Wellness Agency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIxqZJMtwkI&feature=youtu.be In a commendable display of community engagement, the Philadelphia 76ers recently joined forces with the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) during…
Fighting for Health Equity on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. –The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is taking a leading role in a collaborative effort with R&B recording artist Al…