Legendary NFL football player Gayle Sayers was a beast on the field. During his stint in the league for seven years, he was named the NFL's ... Read More
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#BlackGirlHealing: “We Knew That Our Ancestors Would Guide Our Steps”
"Someday, we will be the ancestors - guiding the steps of those who have come after us," says 21-year-old Hailey Darby. Inspired by her ... Read More
Rapper Bun-B: Health, Healing Meals & Hip-Hop
Rapper Bun B knows a thing or two about health and the effects of not taking care of yourself. Born Bernard Freeman, the now solo artist ... Read More
On The Way To Finding Your Purpose, Resilience & Reinvention Will Fuel The Journey
As Women’s History Month continues to unfold, my topic for this month is especially timely: “Finding Your Purpose.” As women, ... Read More
Chance The Rapper Has “No Problem” Opening Up About Black Mental Health
From winning three Grammy's to donating $1M to the Chicago Public Schools, Chance the Rapper is definitely winning right now. After the ... Read More
Common’s Powerful New Video “Stand In The Way Of Darkness” Shines A Light On Preventable Blindness
Common is urging Americans to remember that sight is a gift that can and should be protected. The award-winning actor, hip-hop artist and ... Read More
The Drink That Increases Your Skin Cancer Risk
All you can drink resorts are fabulous, I mean, who can say no to them? Well, it turns out that those yummy piña coladas, daiquiris and ... Read More
Listen To Your Doctor Or Your Spirit? New Memoir Chronicles A Mother’s Near Fatal First Pregnancy [EXCERPT] #BDOBookshelf
When Angela Burgin Logan and husband Samson Logan welcomed their first child into the world, it was a miracle in more ways than one. After ... Read More
10 Overlooked Signs They May Be Bipolar
When it comes to mental illness, there are plenty of stereotypes. But in reality, mood disorders can be hard to pinpoint—particularly in ... Read More
6 Simple Ways To Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans, and if you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to die ... Read More
Your Guide To Weight Loss Surgery For Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people living in the United States has diabetes. Over 90 ... Read More
Gabourey Sidibe Reveals True Inspiration Behind Her Secret Weight Loss Surgery & New Memoir #BDOBookshelf
Gabourey Sidibe is embracing a new, slimmer look, but hasn't lost any of the big and bold confidence that's become her signature. The ... Read More