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Jessica Mosley shares the 3 things she wish she knew before starting a business, creating multiple streams of revenue and giving back

November 23, 2020 admin 0

By Leilani Whitfield As black women continue to soar in the entrepreneurial landscape now representing 42% and climbing of new women-owned businesses one serial entrepreneur shares three things she wishes she knew before taking the ultimate step of faith. As […]

Black Women’s Health Imperative ANNOUNCES The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition’s “RISE for RARE” Campaign

November 20, 2020 admin 0

The RISE for Rare Multi-Channel Campaign Will Build Awareness Around Rare Disease and Its Impact on Communities of Color The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) announced the launch of a comprehensive multi-channel campaign entitled RISE for Rare. This campaign is the first […]

WICHITA AFRICAN AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ELDERS LAUNCHES ‘FACTS NOT FEAR’ OUTREACH CAMPAIGN TO CURTAIL THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 WITHIN THE SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS BLACK COMMUNITY

November 20, 2020 admin 0

Wichita, Kansas As the cases of COVID-19 surpass 11 million in the nation, averaging more than 150,000 per day, and the number of deaths having reached over 245,000, with a projection that this figure could rise to more than 439,000 by March […]

Body Battle Fitness With Founder Lee Jimenez

November 2, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? After a lengthy career in Brand Marketing for Beauty brands Estee Lauder, MAC Cosmetics and LVMH I wanted to make an impact that went further than just skin deep. I […]

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE AROUND AND ADVANCING HEALTH FOR BLACK WOMEN: AN INTERVIEW WITH NATALIE BURKE

October 29, 2020 admin 0

by Dominique Derbigny for BlackHer Our Sheroes Our BlackHer Shero of the week is Natalie Burke, president and CEO of CommonHealth Action, whose mission is to develop people and organizations to produce health through equitable policies, programs, and practices. Natalie and I spoke […]

Handcrafted Beard and Skin Care Products- An Interview with Co-Founder of Beard-Balance Lawrence Thompson

October 28, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? It all started at the age of 10 when I won my church’s young entrepreneur competition. During high school I went on to be very involved in Future Business Leaders […]

The Forever Dad – Matt Taylor, IV

October 6, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks How did you handle the initial news of having prostrate cancer? When the doctor came back with the results and told me they found cancer, my heart dropped in my stomach, I immediately saw my daughters faces […]

MEET TITUS UNLIMITED

October 4, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks How did you get on this journey of health and fitness? I have always been an athlete, even as a child, but I got serious about my health after my mother died in 2002 because she was […]

Why Black Participation in Clinical Trials Matters – Virtual 2020 ALC

September 28, 2020 admin 0

By Congressional Black Caucus Foundation As of June 23, 2020, the coronavirus has taken the lives of over 120,000 Americans. Black people are continuing to face the highest rates of mortality from the virus at one in every 1,500 compared […]

The flu shot is your best protection from the flu

September 23, 2020 admin 0

By Medicare.gov Now’s the time to get your flu shot. The flu shot is covered for people with Medicare from providers that accept Medicare or your Medicare plan. You can safely get a flu vaccine at your doctor’s office, pharmacy, or other […]

General Health and Wellness Session: The Realities of COVID-19 & State of Black Health – Virtual ALC

September 18, 2020 admin 0

Current data shows that 33% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 are black even though they comprise only 18% of the community. Pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity disproportionately impact the African American community; these pre-existing conditions predispose African […]

Doing It for the Culture: An Homage to What Is and What Could Be

September 17, 2020 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman At a time when Black America needed a superhero the most, we lost one during this season of COVID and social unrest. The loss of Marvel Comics first Black superhero, Chadwick Boseman a/ka The Black Panther […]

Lolita E. Walker-“Lolita’s Change Train.”

September 15, 2020 admin 0

Hey There! And welcome aboard “Lolita’s Change Train.” My goal, as long as you remain on this journey, is to help you truly feel the power in your pause! I’m all about helping you drive increased confidence, clarity, and commitment, as you shift to […]

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