A Black Man's Guide to Free Prostate Cancer Screenings, Resource Tools and More

 

September is officially Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Here's a listing of free screenings occurring throughout metro Atlanta. For those outside of the area, conduct a Google search seeking free screenings in your area. 

Screenings ages differ for other groups. Most media sources aren't accurately accounting for Black men when they note this community should begin screenings at ages 45 or 50. Heed the recommendations in this guide. The ages noted in this guide is based on evidence and supporting research of Black men who acquired the disease well before the age of 45.

Moreover, for those recently diagnosed or those in the midst of fighting the disease, this guide contains educational and financial resource tools.

Furthermore, this guide is also useful for loved ones, caretakers, doctors, family, friends and those who are yearning to have more insights about the silent disease and its impact with Black men.

Factoids: Black Men and Prostate Cancer

1 out of 5 Black men will be diagnosed with this silent disease during their lifetime. This disease affects Black men at a higher rate than another group. 

If you're a Black man, annual screenings should begin at age 40. If there is a family history with the disease, annual screenings should begin at age 35. R. Frank Jones Urological Society

SiriusXM’s Auto Trends with JeffCars.com Presents an Educational Car-Buying Clinic (East Point, GA)

 SiriusXM’s Auto Trends with JeffCars.com Presents an Educational Car-Buying Clinic*

What’s Covered:

Buying New Vs Pre-Owned Vs Certified

How to Find a Reliable Vehicle

Electric Vehicles Vs Hybrids

'Auto Trends' 7th Annual New Car Radio Preview: 2025 And Beyond

 

Who: Our 7th Annual Auto Show Radio Preview (2025 Models And Beyond)

What: Co-Hosted By Michigan's auto analyst Stephanie Brinley of S & P Global Mobility and auto guru Zach Gale of Motor Trend Magazine. 

Both Michigan and California serve as Ground Zero for the auto industry in terms of car design studios, industry research and manufacturing. Brinley and Gale have been co-hosting the program since 2023. And Brinley has been hosting the program since its inception.

'Auto Trends' Talks To A Former Professional Athlete Who Is Galvanizing Black Men Around Prostate Cancer

Kris Bennett is a national prostate cancer foot soldier. (photo credit: ZC)

 

Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only syndicated multicultural automotive program in North America, is kicking off its 8th radio season, focusing on a life changing disease that has personally impacted the host of the program, Jeff Fortson, an 11-year prostate cancer survivor.  

With September being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Kris Bennett, a former professional athlete, joins us for a one-on-one conversation. At an early age, Bennett, who is currently working on his third master's degree, knew his skills would go beyond being a star on the court. While his dreams of balling in the NBA were dashed, Bennett knew he could exert the same physical energy and mental astuteness he exuded on the courts overseas, galvanizing Black men around health, more specifically prostate cancer.

Bloomberg Intelligence Talks To 'Auto Trends' About Used Car Prices And More (Two Shows)

 

With the Federal Reserve constantly raising interest rates to combat inflation combined with the average new 'car mortgage' payment in October being a record $748 a month, tune in over the next two weeks as Bloomberg Intelligence senior auto analyst Kevin Tynan joins us for a two-part conversation to discuss the used car market, the state of car leasing and its impact on used car pricing, new car 

Acura's Jonathon Rivers Talks To 'Auto Trends' About How The Brand Has Found Its Lane Again

 

Acura's portfolio of vehicles (Photo Credit: JeffCars.com)

Jonathon Rivers joins Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program, giving us a behind the scenes look at how the Acura brand had to find its way again, determining if it's a luxury brand or something else. Rivers, who is bilingual, gives us an inside peek as to the process the Japanese brand makes in terms of pricing, competitive research and the like when the company executives determine what vehicles are included in Acura's portfolio. 

Free Credit Reports Available Through The End Of 2023

The three nationwide credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – are taking joint action to continue offering free weekly credit reports to consumers in the United States through the end of 2023. This benefit will help consumers manage their financial health during a period of rising inflation and unprecedented economic uncertainty coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Auto Trends' Kicks Off 7th Season Talking Black Men And Prostate Cancer

To kick off Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program, seventh season on the air, we're switching gears this week from focusing on cars to directing our attention to a disease that affects Black men disproportionately - prostate cancer.

According to the latest data, 1 in 6 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, during their lifetime, as compared to 1 in 8 White men. More importantly, this high risk population is twice as likely to die from the disease, as opposed to other groups.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Experts Discuss Affordability, Infrastructure, Minority Communities and More on ‘Auto Trends’ (Two Shows)

With gas prices surging above $4 a gallon nationally, according to AAA, as a result of Russia invading Ukraine, it's no coincidence that there has been an uptick in consumers interest in fully electric vehicles (EV) or as the industry like to refer to as battery electric vehicles (BEV).

In a two-part radio conversation, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com talks with two leading EV experts for its first-ever, high-charged discussion concerning the current state of the EV market. Dr. Jeremy Michalek, who is a professor of mechanical engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, joins the show with extensive knowledge of the EV market. Michalek, who is one of the foremost EV authorities in academia, is also a co-founder of Carnegie's Vehicle Electrification Group. 

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) And Consumer Reports Recommends These Cars For Teen Drivers

 

2014 Mazda3

For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports have

GM Doing Good 'N The Hood: Helping Minority Students Fund School

While today’s automakers are under pressure to build reliable vehicles and to turn a profit, Buick, which is a part of the GM family, has managed to do both.  Although a number of automakers give lip service on how they are striving for diversity and how they are giving back to the community, Buick is one of the few automotive brands living up to the hype. This may be why Buick is one of the fastest growing brands with African Americans.