Author and poet Vanessa Richardson shares her testimony about being diagnosed with a rare disesase, Catamenial Pneumothorax. Resources are included after the article. The year: 1999 – Age: 24 – Am I forsaken? “Ms. Richardson?” My name being hailed pulled me from my quiet appraisal of the handsome soap opera star I was watching on [...]
THE TOP 4 RESTAURANT SCAMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor If eating out has been your practice, maybe you wonder how is it that you could order something so extensive and your meal comes back in 15 minutes.Here are four shocking secrets that even so-called “five star” restaurants [...]
SAVE OUR BLACK CHILDREN: WHY AND HOW? By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor The saying goes, “Our children are our future”, but what if our children don’t outlive us? Frightening statistics tell the story. According to The American Obesity Association, 30% of kids ages 6-11 are overweight and 15% are obese, setting them up [...]
STUDIES FIND INCREASE IN SUICIDES AMONG BLACK YOUTHS By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – Not long ago, the words “suicide” and “African Americans” were almost never mentioned in the same breath. Despite confronting challenges from slavery to Jim Crow to structural racism, blacks rarely took their own lives. It was a positive [...]
5 SECRET CULPRITS FOR OBESITY By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor It definitely is a given that the American population is insanely overweight due to overeating with little to no exercise, but what about other culprits? Here are 5 most commonly overlooked ones and what to do about it:
UMI AND HILTON PUBLISHING JOIN FORCES TO BRING HEALTH AWARENESS TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) – UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) and Hilton Publishing have partnered to increase health awareness among minorities through the African American church. Working together, the two companies will create and distribute print, media, and interactive materials providing relevant [...]
FAMILY REUNIONS: FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY HEALTH By Thomas A. Farrington President and Founder, the Prostate Health Education Network Summer is the time of the year for family reunions, those fun times where families come together to share, and celebrate. Delicious food and great times are the hallmarks of these gatherings, where discussions center on [...]
WEIGHT-LOSS ATTEMPTS FAILED? 4 TIPS TO GET BACK ON TRACK By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor Have you struggled to lose weight in time for summer-fun, beaches and vacations? Has your attempts left you feeling worse than you did before you started? If so, don’t despair; many people get discouraged after falling off the [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
