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USA Today Op-Ed

We’re not going back to normal. We died in normal: America needs to face health inequity // By Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, Dr. Reed Tuckson, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and Debra Fraser-Howze

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Dr. Shamard Charles

The Grio

Obesity among Black Americans is complex but far too common — advocates want to do something about it. Despite the many obstacles that Black adults face, understanding how your body… Read Article

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Tammy Boyd

Data for Progress

 A Majority of Americans Think It’s Time for Congress to Finally Address Disparities in Obesity Care Read Article

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HAZEL DUKES and LORRAINE BRAITHWAITE-HARTE

Amsterdam News

Obesity is an epidemic; Congress must act to help treat the disease Read Article

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Shanu Kothari

Greenville News

Opinion: Why obesity care is a growing health equity crisis Read Article

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Tammy Boyd & Dr. Michael Knight

OP-ED: Medicare Restrictions on Obesity Care Perpetuate Harmful Stigmas

OP-ED: Medicare Restrictions on Obesity Care Perpetuate Harmful Stigmas NNPA NEWSWIRE — Not only does obesity impact 1-in-3 Americans, it also takes a disproportionate toll on communities of color since… READ MORE

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DONNA BRAZILE

The Hill

Obesity treatment can save thousands — if Medicare decides to fund it Read Article

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Luke Funk, Srividya Kidambi and Christopher Weber

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Opinion: Legislation would make obesity medications more widely available and help reduce inequities in care Read Article

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MICHAEL KNIGHT

Newsweek

 The Stigma of Obesity Hurts Black and Latinx Communities Most | Opinion Read Article

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