March marks Myeloma Action Month, and legendary comedian, actor and cultural commentator D.L. Hughley wants to shed light on this cause. So he’s teaming up with That’s My Word to educate Black people on the importance of getting screened for multiple myeloma. It’s clear this is a cause near and dear to his heart. Like many diseases, unfortunately, Black Americans are at a higher risk of dying from multiple myeloma. It’s a rare form of blood cancer that can be a silent killer if not detected early enough. Regarding risk factors, Hughley told Blavity in a recent interview, “It really can be attributed to several things that could range from heredity to diet.” But unfortunately, what can amplify these risk factors are also the lack of access to good health care for many Black people. When we learn about these illnesses, it causes us to take stock of our health. It’s been no different for Hughley. “I’ve always had some knowledge about what types of routines would have been healthy...
