Finding truth and honesty in yourself is the hardest thing you will ever do. It is taking time to be self aware and really embrace who you are. I am very aware as I write this of the uncertainty that life and our many failures present, and of the fear that such uncertainty about the […]
Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine wrote her new book, Reclaiming Our Health: A Guide to African American Wellness (Yale University Press, April 2011), to help African Americans reduce their disproportionate burden of obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, and other leading causes of death. “The level of disease in our community is personal to me. It affects […]
Spring is the beginning of allergy season for many people The flowers are in bloom. The trees have blossoms, but you can’t enjoy any of that because of your allergies. Every spring, allergies flare up. Whether it’s the pollen, the bees, the fresh flower buds, or the dust, outside allergies prove a real health risk […]
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With the entire world watching the royal wedding this morning between Prince William and Catherine Middleton, we thought we would let our readers know that Black royalty does exist. Our partners at BlackEnterprise.com recently showcased regal women of color from princesses, socialites, philanthropists to businesswomen who show the beauty of diversity in love, marriage and […]
Having friends on the job can make those long boring days less stressful. Research shows that when you develop close friendships at work it boosts employee satisfaction by almost 50%. And while we don’t always choose our friends with career success in mind (company happy hour, ahem), there are some people in the workplace whose […]
As adults we need to keep a rhythm in our lives. Are you feeling out of order? Do you feel like you have strayed ? Do you remember when we were children and the teachers would say to us, “Get back in line.” It was to give us order for our safety and discipline. Many […]
National Fatherhood Initiative has been created to help the African American community rediscover the value of true fatherhood. An interdenominational group of African-American pastors has united to ignite a movement to renew marriage and fatherhood in the African-American community. The movement, led by 10 pastors in partnership with National Fatherhood Initiative, Urban Ministries, Inc., and […]
Beyonce shows off some hot dance moves, alongside a group of kids in a school cafeteria as part of The Let’s Move! campaign. Beyonce re-recorded her hit song “Get Me Bodied” for the “Let’s Move Flash Workout,” and the song will be a part of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign to help childhood obesity. Take […]
Today is the day that the working parents should know that you are appreciated. Working parents in particular struggle to meet the hardest demands of every day living. Raising a responsible well- rounded adult may be the hardest job anyone has to do in life. When we attempt to guide young lives we shape the […]
On the 25th of April, the First Family hosted a record number of people on the South Lawn in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll. 30,000 people from around the country embraced this year’s theme “Get Up Go!” — a part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to raise a […]
ABC surprised many longtime “All The Children” fans with its recent cancellation of the show. Although many of us will miss Erica Kane and the bunch with all of their drama, have no fear the network has a plan. A new cooking show called “The Chew” will replace the soap opera in September. DC native […]