March is Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month, and celebrities like D.L. Hughley are lending their voices to the cause. Multiple myeloma rates in the Black community are staggering — according to the International Myeloma Foundation, Black people will make up nearly a quarter (24%) of all newly diagnosed cases by 2034 if nothing is done — an astonishing rate given that Black Americans make up only 13% of the population. These statistics are undoubtedly fueled by stigma and challenges within the health care system. That's why Hughley and I have decided to use our platforms to bring awareness around multiple myeloma ( and its early signs and symptoms), screening, establishing care with a medical provider, and accessing the free or low-cost resources that are available in your community, like the That’s My Word Campaign.

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For more info read my full article on theGrio.com and visit ThatsMyWordMM.com to learn more about how to get involved. You can also follow the conversation and make your own Multiple Myeloma Promise on social media using the hashtags #ThatsMyWordMM and #MMPromise