How COVID-19 Affects the Health of Black Girls and Women
byGlaring disparities in health conditions and outcomes for women of color have been widely documented. This population is disproportionately affected by chronic diseases and…
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Cookin’ Up Memorial Day
byMemorial Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their life for our freedoms and comforts. As we all know, many of us…
Black Does Crack
byThe Impact of Race-Based Stress on Black Bodies I was hosting a Black student discussion when an attendee shared this statement: “My generation is…
A Mother’s Plea for Autism Awareness
byAutism Spectrum Disorder entered my life 6 years ago. My youngest son, Kenden Andrew was diagnosed at the age of 2. Immediately, I started…
How a CEO Implemented a Wellness Program Within His Company
byI am not one of those health freaks that insists on everything being organic, free range, cage free, bottled, and non-GMO. Nor do I…
The Thinking Man’s Vegan
byBehind the marketing, the untold impact of animal products menaces communities of color. Vegetarians and plant-based eaters bite off a little more respect these…
A Plea for African Americans to Be Made Well
byCoronavirus (COVID-19) is wreaking havoc on the families of America. But, as someone once said, “When America gets a cold, black folk get pneumonia.” And,…
It’s All Grief: COVID-19 and Layers of Loss
byThe coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has hit the globe like a whirlwind. The impact of the novel illness is not only affecting people physically, but…
Tips to Prevent a Coronavirus Infection
byKeep Hands Clean Wash your hands with soap 10-20 seconds when you return home or encounter something or someone. (May Use Anti-Bacterial Soap). Use…
The Truth About the Coronavirus
byIn December of 2019 a cluster of unusual pneumonia was detected in Wuhan, which is the capital of Hubei Province in the People’s Republic…