Senior Moments: Aging While Black Archives - The Sacramento Observer

The Skin We’re In

by Louis Bryant III and Russell Stiger February 19, 2025February 24, 2025

For the past seven years, veteran OBSERVER photographer Robert Maryland has cared for his 84-year-old father, Carl Maryland, who has dementia. Black families are more likely to be caregivers in at-home settings. Louis Bryant III, OBSERVER

Senior Moments: Black Caregivers Face Challenges Caring For Aging Loved Ones With Dementia

by Genoa Barrow December 9, 2024December 29, 2024

Cheryl Brown brings her lived experience and decades in leadership to her role as head of the California Commission On Aging. Courtesy Photo

Senior Moments: Former Legislator Cheryl Brown Advocates For California’s Seniors

by Genoa Barrow November 26, 2024December 5, 2025

Senior Moments: Black Americans And The Future Of Aging Research

by Genoa Barrow November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Funk Queen Dawn Silva Lights Up SF’s Great American Music Hall

by Genoa Barrow November 13, 2024November 14, 2024

Senior Moments: Sacramento African Americans Discuss ‘Black Don’t Crack’ Adage

by Genoa Barrow November 1, 2024

Senior Moments: Black Women Probe Realities Of Aging Beyond ‘Black Don’t Crack’

by Genoa Barrow October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

The Francis family is the embodiment of the term “growing old together.” From left are Anthony “Tony” Francis, 97; Shirley Francis Wade, 90; and Veronica Francis LaRue, 94. Tony Francis holds a photo of their sister Althea Francis Bell, 92. Robert Maryland, OBSERVER

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Senior Moments: Sacramento’s Francis Family Shares Longevity Secrets

by Genoa Barrow October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Carolyn Doelling, 78, refuses to be invisible in the modeling industry. She’s embracing her age and making it work in her favor. Courtesy photo

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Sensational Seniors: Senior Model On Mission To Educate, Elevate Fashion Industry

by Genoa Barrow October 17, 2024

Mental health awareness is personal for Mykel Gayent, who shares his struggles and triumphs to motivate others to seek help and resources. Mark Freeman, OBSERVER

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Senior Moments: Advocate Mykel Gayent Raises Mental Health Awareness, Battles Black Community Stigma

by Genoa Barrow October 14, 2024October 16, 2024