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Black Women And Breast Cancer: Why Our Diagnosis And Care Are Different

October 12, 2018 admin 0

Originally Published by: Black Women’s Health Imperative. Think of this: Two women are diagnosed with breast cancer. They are the same age. They have the same educational background and income level. One is Black. The other is white. Even […]

Obama Foundation’s launch of the Global Girls Alliance

October 12, 2018 admin 0

THE FUTURE OF OUR WORLD IS ONLY AS BRIGHT AS OUR GIRLS Today, more than 98 million adolescent girls around the world aren’t in school. The Global Girls Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation, seeks to empower adolescent girls […]

WILL DOWNING FULFILLS A VOW TO GOD WITH NEW ALBUM “THE PROMISE”

October 1, 2018 admin 0

A CELEBRATION OF FAITH THAT BREAKS NEW GROUND FOR THE PRINCE OF SOUL WILL DOWNING “As I lay in the hospital bed, all hope seemingly gone, I started to pray like never before, begging for help and promising God that if he got me […]

Leaving a Legacy: The Story of Jordan Taylor Brown

October 1, 2018 admin 0

When Jordan Taylor Brown smiled, people around him smiled too. That’s what his mother Loretta remembers. But when Jordan was 21, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and an act of violence ended his life. During […]

African American Literature Book Club Recommended Reading List

October 1, 2018 admin 0

Recommended Reading By Troy Johnson N. K. Jemisin the Only Writer to Win the Best Novel Hugo Award in three Consecutive Years The Hugo Awards are generally considered the highest honors bestowed in science fiction and fantasy writing. The […]

Marcus Machado- “I Can’t Lose“ Feat. Jermaine Holmes

September 28, 2018 admin 0

Best Music VideoAward at the Independent Shorts Awards in LA. Directed by Patrick House . Recognized as one of industry’s best kept secrets, Marcus is no stranger to the stage with an in depth indoctrination to the world of music; […]

The National Minority Quality Forum: Achieving a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact our communities

September 28, 2018 admin 0

In 1998, the National Minority Quality Forum (Forum) was established with the goal to achieve a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact all communities. To realize this, over the last 20 years, the Forum has been thoughtful in […]

Howard University Appoints Debbi Jarvis As SVP Of Corporate Relations

September 28, 2018 admin 0

Howard University today announced the appointment of Debbi Jarvis as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations effective October 1, 2018. In this role, Jarvis will have oversight of corporate relations and is charged with developing and implementing a global strategy for corporate development and the […]

NIH launches initiative to accelerate genetic therapies to cure sickle cell disease

September 28, 2018 admin 0

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced the launch of a new initiative to help speed the development of a cure for sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting at least 100,000 people in the United […]

WHO IS K.AVETT??

September 27, 2018 admin 0

K.Avett (pronounced “kay uh vet”) is a phenomenal recording artist/songwriter whose sound is as authentic and beautiful as they come. Although categorized as Soul/R&B/Jazz, her interests in other genres have shaped her unique style and helped garner a growing fan […]

CREED II | Official Trailer | MGM

September 27, 2018 admin 0

In Theaters Wednesday, November 21st Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his […]

Prevention: Gentle Detoxification

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By Ruby Lathon, PhD Millions of people kick off the new year with resolutions and vows to live a healthier life. Detoxification is often a part of this quintessential resetting process. Many choose stringent detoxification or cleansing regimens, or fasting […]

Family Matters: DEPRESSED TEENS, DEPRESSED PARENTS

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By American Psychological Association public affairs Treating depression in teens may benefit parents’ mental health, too study finds The bond between parent and child extends far beyond sharing similar looks or behaviors, as symptoms of depression in teens and parents […]

My Journey with Preston

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By: Talhia Remy On one cold wintery day in 2006 my world changed as my first child Preston was born. From the moment he came out of my body he was a piece of my heart. I remember being in […]

Q&A with Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By Karen Alston Photo Patricia McDougall Congresswoman Lee represents the 18th Congressional District from Texas centered around Houston. She is serving her 11th term as a congresswoman. She serves on Judiciary, Homeland Security and the Budget Committee. She is an […]

The tremendous health benefits of omega-3 fatty acid found in salmon.

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By Tommi Vincent Motivational speaker, entrepreneur, writer, chef. Fish cakes are common place in southern kitchens. If you are like our family, transplants in the north, fish cakes were a menu staple as well. Our grandparents and great-aunties & uncles […]