5 Foods “Made In China” To Avoid
Many U.S. retailers, from phone companies to televisions, auto parts and more are being manufactured in China. While many are okay with this, did you know that some of your…
My Story: “It Was like My Metabolism Gave Up”
People have all sorts of reasons (or excuses) as to why they can’t get their body in shape like: – I’m too old – I have kids and don’t have…
Harlem Fine Arts Show Honors 23 Of Chicago’s Top Blacks In Medicine
The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) returns to Chicago this fall, at the state-of-the-art Malcolm X College(MXC) under the theme “The Health and Healing Power of Art.” In keeping with…
How Carla Christine Is Making Yoga Easily Accessible In The Black Community With Yoga Green Book
Carla Christine, Founder of Yoga Green Book When you Google images of “yoga student,” or “yoga teacher,” the first few scrolls are images of mainly petite, white women practicing and…
President Of The National Dental Association, Dr. Kim Perry, Talks Diabetes & Oral Health
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AWESOME! 5-Year-Old Awarded For Saving Grandmother’s Life
(Photo credit: The Ledger Independent) On TV and in the movies, you can see heroes dressed up in capes and costumes with incredible power. But one thing we have learned…
After Her Daughter’s Stroke At 17, Mom Says Caregiving Is ‘An Honor’
Jasmine Harris had a stroke six months before her high school graduation. It started with a headache a couple days before Christmas. The family from Raleigh, North Carolina, had spent…
Recipe Remix: “Life Changing” Queso Dip
This recipe is from a signature dish at Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, Texas. The dish is coined as “life-changing” because of how the cheese just melts not only on…
WARNING: Walmart, Whole Foods & Trader Joe’s Issue Vegetable Recall
Product Recall problem warning signage for production industry. According to Business Insider, grocery chains including Walmart, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s have issued a recall on certain vegetable products from…
Actress Thandie Newton: “Negative Experiences Bring Revelation”
(Photo credit: twitter.com) Award-winning actress, and married mother of two, Thandie Newton has been great in just about every movie she’s been in. From critically acclaimed “Crash,” For Colored Girls,…