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The Executive Leadership Council Offers a Half Million Dollars in Educational Scholarships

April 23, 2019 admin 0

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the pre-eminent global organization composed of current and former Black executives, announced it is offering $500,000 in scholarships for Black undergraduate and MBA/MA college students in 2019. With the generous support of corporate sponsors and […]

‘Curse of La Llorona’

April 17, 2019 admin 0

Horror Fans, Prepare yourselves La Llorona. The Weeping Woman. A tragic apparition, caught between Heaven and Hell, trapped in a terrible fate. The mere mention of her name has struck terror around the world for generations. In 1970s Los Angeles, […]

RAISING THE BAR TO HEALTH AND FITNESS

April 17, 2019 admin 0

By Morena Dominguez and Juanda Joyner Morena Dominguez and Juanda Joyner are the Owners of Mo-Jo Health and Fitness LP. They comprise a team of certified professional personal trainers, health coaches, group fitness and yoga instructors, pro-rehabilitation, and chefs through […]

FATOUMATA DIAWARA

April 3, 2019 admin 0

If Africa is the future, then Malian singer/songwriter, guitarist and actress Fatoumata Diawara is a woman ahead of her time. The stunning and socially conscious young artist has used her music to address the pressing issues of arranged marriage, genital […]

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16th Annual NMQF Leadership Summit April 8–9, 2019 | The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC

March 31, 2019 admin 0

The National Minority Quality Forum is a research and educational organization dedicated to ensuring that high-risk racial and ethnic populations and communities receive optimal health care. This nonprofit, nonpartisan organization integrates data and expertise in support of initiatives to eliminate […]

NAACP announces its historic Jamestown to Jamestown event partnership with Ghana, marking the 400th year enslaved Africans first touched the shores of what would become America.

March 31, 2019 admin Comments Off

An official event of Ghana’s ‘Year of Return,” Jamestown to Jamestown will allow for NAACP leadership, NAACP members and members of the African American community to honor both ancestors and the struggle for Black liberation in a groundbreaking trek from […]

A Critical Need for Black Physicians, Especially Black Psychiatrists

March 28, 2019 admin 0

By Lloyda Broomes Williamson, M.D. When considering the overall health of the Black population in the U.S., there is a clear critical need. Currently, 13 percent of the U.S. population is Black. However, only 4 percent of U.S. physicians are […]

Looking for a savory meal to keep you warm? At only 250 calories and 19 grams of protein.

March 27, 2019 admin 0

Our American Diabetes Association Brunswick Stew is brought to you by Saladmaster the perfect choice for cooking. From the nutrition experts at the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Food Hub™ is the premier food and cooking destination for people living with diabetes […]

RIDING THE WAVE TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE

March 27, 2019 admin 0

By Dr. T. Lamb A gigantic tsunami is rushing over healthcare consumers. Many feel they are drowning in a sea of healthcare options without a boat or life preserver. Many employees are paying premiums for major-medical, they never get to […]

Study helps solve mystery of how sleep protects against heart disease

March 21, 2019 admin 0

By NIH Researchers say they are closer to solving the mystery of how a good night’s sleep protects against heart disease. In studies using mice, they discovered a previously unknown mechanism between the brain, bone marrow, and blood vessels that […]

Women History Month

March 20, 2019 admin 0

Dr. Elsie L. Scott, interim president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), released the following statement recognizing a special day and month for women. “On International Women’s Day, I am honored to celebrate women and […]

Calm and Energize Yourself with 5 Minutes of Box Breathing

March 20, 2019 admin 0

BY Delores C.S. James, PhD I recently regained my warrior spirit. I’m speaking my peace, standing up to bullies, drawing lines in the sand, and taking unbelievable risks. But warrior living can sometimes be stressful. So, I use the meditative […]

ARETHA FRANKLIN CONCERT FILM “AMAZING GRACE”

March 15, 2019 admin 0

The Critically-Acclaimed Film Opens in Theaters on April 5 The long-awaited concert film featuring Aretha Franklin’s soul-stirring performances at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles In 1972 will open on April 5 and expand to additional cities over […]

American Diabetes Association

March 7, 2019 admin 0

Looking to spice up your weeknight dinner? Give this zucchini & shrimp stir fry a try, brought to you by Saladmaster. At only 290 calories with 28 grams of protein, it’s the perfect choice!

Angela Johnson and Darien Dean concert at City Winery in Washington D.C.

February 25, 2019 admin 0

Appearing at City Winery March 7th About Angela Johnson With nearly 20 years in the music industry, triple threat singer/songwriter/producer Angela Johnson, is the First Lady of Purpose Music Group. No longer the girl next door or the superwoman who […]

Shelah Marie-creating a movement of total self love.

February 12, 2019 admin 0

I WORK FOR WOMEN OF COLOR TO CREATE A MOVEMENT OF TOTAL SELF LOVE AND LIBERATION. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt a connection to something bigger than me. As a child I was rebellious, outspoken and […]