A Needle in Time, Saves Lives
byA Doctor’s Perspective on the COVID-19 Vaccine I have been asked the following question by a number of patients and family members: what will…
Health
Health
5 Ways to Enjoy a Socially Distanced Thanksgiving
byThanksgiving is Very Different Coronavirus COVID-19 has taken a lot from us this year. Seniors lost the joys of graduation. Grandparents lost the intimacy of family…
Saving Lives
byWhat the Bible Has to Say About Suicide Depression is subtle. It has a way of sneaking up on you. You’re not quite sure…
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…
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…
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,…