Because we see so many negative stories and portrayals of black culture in the media, we here at BMWK love the opportunity to showcase our people in a positive light. We've been troubled over the past few years to hear about the inner-city violence among black youths in Chicago. So, when this video came into our inbox, we jumped at the opportunity to post this for our BMWK … [Read more...]
Barbershop Owner Promotes Literacy in His Community
When most people think of a black barbershop, they think of a group of men talking, laughing, listening to the radio, and maybe even watching a game on television while they wait to get their hair cut. Well a local barbershop in Palm Beach County, Florida is on a mission to change what people typically expect by creating an environment where young men come to read … [Read more...]
$8.5 Million Grant Awarded to Help Black Men with Hypertension
Last week, the hypertension center at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angels announced that they have been awarded an $8.5 million grant to help African American barbers join in the fight against hypertension. According to the Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Ronald G. Victor, the head of the Cedar-Sinai Hypertension Center, published a study in 2011showing that barber … [Read more...]