The Intersection of Two Epidemics: Not a “Color-blind” Discussion
In the early 80’s, the medical community was stunned by a growing epidemic of severe complications of immune deficiency which first appeared in gay men but began to be seen…
Chef Judson Allen, Food Network Alum & Restauranteur Dies At 36
Award-winning Chicago chef, author and restauranteur Judson Todd Allen died of a suspected heart attack Saturday morning at age 36, according to his family. A finalist on “The Next Food…
Teens Create App For People In Distress: “It’s Ok To Be Not Ok”
Some people say suck it up, others say, “you’ll get over it.” But when you’re in trouble, or feel that you have no one, it’s hard to do either one…
Teens Create App For People In Distress: “It’s Ok To NOT Be Ok”
Some people say suck it up, others say, “you’ll get over it.” But when you’re in trouble, or feel that you have no one, it’s hard to do either one…
Fitness & Tech: 5 Gadgets to Enhance Your Workout
Times are changing and technology is getting smarter. From smartphones to smart shoes, we are living in an age in which technology is incorporated into everything. While the action of…
Mind Over Body: Get Your Mind Right For Weight Loss
Keeping on track to lose weight can feel impossible toward the end of your goal. You’re almost there but something tells you, “oh a piece of cake won’t hurt, I’ve…
Try These Three Essential Oils For Seasonal Allergy Relief
Spring is among us, so that means we say hello to warmer weather, beams of sunshine, blossoming flowers and breezy days. It’s that time of the year where we’re encouraged…
Elijah McCoy: The Real Deal
Inventor and engineer Elijah J. McCoy always had his sights set on improvement. He wanted things to work better and be better which led him to literally create instruments and…
Solange Unveils New Performance Art Piece Encouraging Meditation
Image courtesy of Instagram April appears to be a busy month for the singer-songwriter, Solange Ferguson. When she wasn’t joining her sister on stage for two history-making performances at Coachella,…
Postpartum Depression: A Black Mother’s Story
Black women can do everything. We’ve been programmed since nursing white babies, tending the house and picking the fields to handle all things thrown our way. The strength of our…