When was the last time you went to the doctor's office for a check up and not because something was wrong? Of all minority groups, African-Americans have the most, and many times the largest, differences in health risks when compared to other minority groups, especially when it comes to PREVENTIVE CARE. We have more of a predisposition to disease, disability, and early death … [Read more...]
An Unending Cycle: Poverty’s Unrelenting Grip
The other day my husband and I were talking about the many continuous cycles of life in the "˜hood. We both grew up there, so we've seen it occur firsthand. It doesn't happen to everyone, but it happens to more than we'd like to say. Usually, if you're living somewhere in the "˜hood, you're not too well off financially. Maybe there are exceptions to the rule, but I've yet to … [Read more...]
News and Entertainment Roundup 10/27/2009
Tyler Perry Films Why Did I Get Married 2 in the Bahamas Michelle Obama Talks About Why Health Insurance Reform Matters Clarence Thomas Thinks Other Justices: Should Just Be Quiet! Clarence Thomas, the justice long known as the silent member of the Supreme Court, criticized his colleagues Friday for badgering attorneys rather than letting them speak during … [Read more...]