This morning, the doors of the Millet Activity Center opened for the Fifth Annual Community Health Fair, hosted by Oakwood University's Praise Station WJOU 90.1 FM, Healthy Campus 2020 and Good Samaritan Hospice.
Over 75 vendors will provide a v ...
Posted Thursday, October 26th 2017 at 2:15PM
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alberta Jones is the civil rights pioneer almost no one knows. She was Louisville’s first female black prosecutor and negotiated the first fight contract for Muhammad Ali, her neighbor. She registered thousands of African-American voters in the 1960s and paved the way for a ban on ...
Posted Thursday, September 28th 2017 at 8:22PM
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Archaeologists believe they have found the key to unlocking a mystery almost as old as the Great Pyramid itself: Who built the structure and how were they able to transport two-ton blocks of stone to the ancient wonder more than 4,500 years ago?
Over the years, researchers posited a number of com ...
Posted Thursday, September 28th 2017 at 6:59PM
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ABCNews--TLC's Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins says she wants justice after the recent shooting death of her cousin, Eddie Russell Jr.
In a letter posted Monday to her Instagram and over several posts on Twitter, Watkins alleged that Russell was shot 18 t ...
Posted Thursday, September 28th 2017 at 6:52PM
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A Muslim liberal arts college that offers subjects such as Islamic law alongside courses in math and philosophy has bought a former seminary campus for its undergraduate program.
Zaytuna College, the first accredited Muslim college in the U.S., pa ...
Posted Thursday, September 28th 2017 at 6:46PM
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ATLANTA - Across the web, people are sharing a so-called “rule” pertaining to the National Anthem and whether or not NFL players are required to attend.
Social media users are posting the following text and asking readers to copy and paste ...
Posted Thursday, September 28th 2017 at 6:39PM
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“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
This is an all-too-common phrase that I secretly dislike, as the supposed benefits of eating this traditional morning meal have been totally misconstrued by both health experts and enthusiasts ...
Posted Monday, September 25th 2017 at 7:57PM
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Often referred to as the “King of Vegetables”, carrots are among the world’s most popular health foods. And, believe it or not, carrot juice is as beneficial as the carrots themselves. But, interestingly, carrots are frequently shunned for bein ...
Posted Monday, September 25th 2017 at 7:34PM
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Tis' the season for pumpkin spice-flavored everything!
This holds especially true for all things coffee.
Here's my new favorite homemade latte recipe that's totally free of added sugars and artificial ingredients. Whether you're health consciou ...
Posted Monday, September 25th 2017 at 7:27PM
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Despite all the controversies surrounding whole grains foods, they are undoubtedly nutritious and come with a laundry list of health benefits. Here are some nitty-gritty basics on them.
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Posted Monday, September 25th 2017 at 7:23PM
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RICHMOND--A state commission planning an anti-slavery monument in downtown Richmond voted Wednesday to include Nat Turner, the leader of a bloody 1831 slave uprising in Southampton County, among a group of 10 African-American figures who will be hono ...
Posted Thursday, September 21st 2017 at 8:31PM
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AUSTIN - It's dashcam footage that many will never forget and that sparked criticism around the country questioning police use of force. Now, newly released audio recordings show former Texas Department of Safety Trooper Brian Encinia claims he feare ...
Posted Thursday, September 21st 2017 at 8:25PM
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(FinalCall.com) The shock of the hour struck America in the form of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Irma in Florida.
Dazed citizens, rich and poor, White and Black, struggled through the recovery processes.
Catastrophes of biblical proportions l ...
Posted Thursday, September 21st 2017 at 8:17PM
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Think having a “normal” body weight equates to being healthy?
If your answer is yes, you’re sadly mistaken.
Unfortunately, when it comes to measuring health, many rely solely on the scale. While the scale reading generally provides a quic ...
Posted Saturday, September 2nd 2017 at 9:24PM
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t's Labor Day weekend. The last holiday of the summer season has finally arrived!
Believe it or not, I generally suggest giving yourself permission to eat a little more during the holidays. This type of flexibility represents a realistic approach ...
Posted Saturday, September 2nd 2017 at 9:09PM
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I’ve received dozens of emails asking me to review What the Health, a follow-up food documentary from the creators of Cowspiracy, which is currently available on Netflix. I honestly didn’t want to watch it. From the teaser trailers and social med ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2017 at 3:45PM
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I’m an absolute and all-around fan of tacos. From soft to hard shell, traditional to creative, meat-filled to meatless, I’ve tried just about every type of taco there is. In my home, we have “taco night” once or twice a month during which tim ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2017 at 3:41PM
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Pimples, blemishes, and acne are common skin problems that span far beyond puberty and the teen years. I’ve personally suffered with quite a bit of acne as an adult, most of which began when I started getting ‘professional’ facials and experime ...
Posted Saturday, August 26th 2017 at 3:39PM
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The Internet is full of videos and comments about Dr. Sebi, including my own. In some he's fiery and at first glance angry. In others, especially videos of his speeches back in the 1980s and 1990s, he's much more insightful and instructive. Those ...
Posted Sunday, August 20th 2017 at 11:00PM
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There's a health food revolution going on in the Black community. Inspired by the teachings and nutrition advice of natural healer and herbalist Dr. Sebi, the following authors have published books to encourage the eating of proper and delicious mea ...
Posted Friday, August 18th 2017 at 2:18PM
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Non-Dairy Sour Cream
2 cups cashews, soaked in water 2-3 hours
1 cup spring water
1/2 cup olive oil
3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
Mix the cashews, spring water, olive oil, lime juice, and sea salt in a blender or food processo ...
Posted Friday, August 18th 2017 at 1:52PM
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Have some fews and two? Put it in your kick, head to the nearest frolic pad, and prove that you’re a jitterbug.
If these phrases sound like gibberish, you must not be hep—or at least you haven’t read the Hepster’s Dictionary, a glossary of ...
Posted Tuesday, August 8th 2017 at 6:38PM
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From SunKissedFame.com
August 3, 2017
When we lose a loved one, our first thought is not the logistics of their burial. Our first thoughts tend to be the memories we shared, the laughs we had and primarily — the overwhelming pain of their absen ...
Posted Tuesday, August 8th 2017 at 6:30PM
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Janine Hayes was working her shift at the Port of Call restaurant on Esplanade Avenue, at the edge of the French Quarter, when the deluge started Saturday afternoon.
She and her co-workers noticed the water was pooling faster than it does in a typ ...
Posted Tuesday, August 8th 2017 at 6:23PM
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