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Why Barbershops May Be Key to Improving Black Men's Health

Check out this article in TIME that discusses the role of barbershops in helping men monitor and reduce their blood pressure.

Jahmil LaceyFebruary 4, 2019hypertension, barbershops, blood pressure
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The Power and Politics of the Black Barbershop

Jahmil LaceyFebruary 2, 2019

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