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Kellee Terrell

An award-winning journalist whose articles and interviews have been featured in The Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, BET.com, Essence, The Root, Glamour, The Advocate, POZ and Colorlines to name a few.

Articles

Why Aren’t More African-American Women on PrEP?

If Black women don’t have access to this prevention method, it will be difficult to stop new HIV infections.

The Ice Queen

In real life, she helps young girls in Harlem, build their self-esteem and confidence as part of a laudable community skating program.

Lift Every Voice

Empower your daughter right now!

Socialized Medicine

Today, this may mean visiting virtual communities online for health care info.

BMI Biased? So What!

Another study confirms that the body mass index (BMI) overstates the obesity epidemic in black America.

Manning Up

Female empowerment and self-love are mandatory to fight HIV/AIDS among African-American women.

Night, Night

Not enough sleep in childhood can lead to weight gain.

Alternating Currents

The lowdown on interval training and how to get going.

Hot topics

Nurse applying vaccine on patient's arm using face mask

COVID-19 101

Uterine Fibroids 101

Can Black Women Be Convinced That PrEP Isn’t Just for Gay Men?

A Less Painful Way for Diabetes Patients to Monitor Their Blood Sugar

Tress-Essential Elements

mother daughter talking to doctor smiling

Cancer and Quality of Life: A Special Report

Not a Meat Eater?

We’ve got a beef with vegetarians.

Tea: Not Just for Drinking

Learn how to use these healing herbs for cooking too!

Letting Go

Why holding on to anger just isn’t worth it

The Expert Says

Indiana-based psychologist John Israel, PsyD, HSPP, weighs in on holding onto anger and the power of moving on. 

Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate

Contrary to popular belief, eating disorders are a growing problem among African-American women and girls.

Smart + Strong: Building Self-Esteem in Young Black Girls

A recent study conducted by the Dove Self-Esteem Fund found that African-American teens are struggling with issues of low self-image.

Extreme Green Makeover: The Hair Care Edition

Can a cornucopia of organic products help you cultivate healthier tresses?

Amazing Race

A genetic discovery may help explain the soaring rates of HIV among the black community. But are we ready to talk about it?