I should probably credit Bob Marley, the legendary Jamaican musician, with my obsession for checking my skin for moles and dark spots.

He was just 36 when he died of melanoma in 1981. It started as a freckled mole-looking spot under his toenail. He chalked it up to a soccer injury, but it was later diagnosed as a rare aggressive type of skin cancer that is most commonly found in people of color.

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As we continue to advocate for women’s health rights, including Black women's maternal health, we must also remember that the health of Black men consistently ranks among the lowest across demographic groups in the United States. One of the most important solutions is providing greater access to quality care.

Black Men's Wellness Day, which also occurs in other U.S. cities, is a start.

On Saturday, more than 5,000........

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