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Welcome to NOWINCLUDED:
The online community for conversations about black health.

 

LET’S CONNECT

 

Now.

It’s time we hear each others’ health stories and experiences. From unknown family medical histories, to navigating misdiagnoses, to searching for the right doctors and the right treatment: people in our community are no strangers to disparities in healthcare.

For generations, we’ve needed a place – a trusted place – to hear from each other, share with each other and learn from each other. This is that place.

Be heard Learn more
40%

How much more likely black women are to die from breast cancer, compared to white women

60%

How much more likely black people 
are to be diagnosed with diabetes compared to white people

33%

The percentage of black people who actually receive the mental health services they need

20%

How many more black people have high blood pressure, ages 50-64, compared to white people of the same age

4x

How much higher maternal death rates are for non-white people compared to white people

2.5x

How much higher prostate cancer mortality rates are for black men, compared to white men

Stories From Our Community

Featured Stories
August 2022

Adoption, Bodybuilding, & Healthy Living!

Boniechia is a woman of much complexity that has gone through many hardships and journeys. She has endured poor treatment from healthcare professionals, taken on the role of an adoptive mother, began a bodybuilding journey, and much more.

August 2022 | , NC

Linda Jones’ Triumphant Health Journey

Linda Blow Jones of Hookerton, NC is a wife, mother, grandmother, and cancer survivor. Linda shares her health story because of her desire to inform others on how important it is to get their yearly mammogram screenings.

Featured Stories
Featured Stories
July 2022

Liz Clemons Shares Her Story

After going through surgery, various treatments, and intense physical therapy, Liz Clemons has faced her…
Featured Stories
July 2022
Gut-Health

A Walking Miracle, In Stilettos

Shantel Ervin was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, and graduated from Florida A&M University…

“As a mother of two young boys, I want to do all I can to lead a healthy life – mentally and physically. It’s empowering to know I have a community of people – who look like me – to learn from and share with.”

 

– Leanna Adeola

“I’m grateful to have a place to not only share what I know, but to learn from others, when it comes to owning my health journey.”

 

– Kaleem McGill

“I’m in the healthcare industry, and have seen the power of people, within our own communities, sharing knowledge, and wisdom, that you can’t find online or in books.”

 

– Raphael Adeola

We want you to be part of the health conversation.