Mother nature is something special. She has a variety of remedies right under our noses that our ancestors probably have used for centuries. Now, many are trying to make a move ... Read More
General Health
Samuel L. Jackson & Wife LaTanya Celebrate 40 Years: “She Gave Me a Reason to Get Up”
In Hollywood, it's commonplace to have celebrity couples look cute together, become an item, get married, only to get divorces years later. So when we hear of a couple making it ... Read More
Eazy-E: How His Announcement Changed The Face Of HIV/AIDS
In 1995, rap artist Eazy-E, a major figure in the commercial development of "gangsta" rap and co-founder of the group N.W. A. announced that he had AIDS and was in dire condition. ... Read More
I’m Afraid to Take a COVID-19 Vaccine, but I Have To
Can I tell you a secret? I’m afraid to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. There, I said it. I’m sure this revelation wasn’t news to you. Hell, it wasn’t even news ... Read More
Anthony Anderson: “I Started Off As The Fat Funny Guy”
Anthony Anderson has come a long way from starring in his very own sitcom, "Blackish" with Laurence Fishburne and Tracee Ellis Ross. He actually said he started out in Hollywood as ... Read More
Kamala Harris: Where She Stands on Healthcare Issues
This week former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic pick for president, announced his running mate, Senator Kamala Harris. To many Black women, especially her ... Read More
Speak On It: Why I’m Afraid Of The Police
Growing up as a Black youth in the inner city there were times when I was pulled over by the police for a traffic violation. I quickly realized that it was not out of the ordinary ... Read More
5 Snacks that Supercharge Your Immune System
While it’s possible to catch a cold at any time of year, rates of cold and flu leap upwards during the winter months, and can spread quickly. And while this pandemic is going on, ... Read More
10 Cities With The Highest HIV Rates
Around 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the United States of America (USA). Nearly one in seven of these people are unaware they have HIV. The size of the HIV epidemic ... Read More
How To Recognize And Prevent Stroke
A stroke occurs when something interferes with the blood supply to part of the brain, or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, according to the CDC. When this occurs, the parts ... Read More
LL Cool J & Wife Simone Smith Celebrate 25 Years Married: “We Celebrate Life”
James Todd "LL Cool J" Smith has been in the entertainment music business since 1984 with a string of hits, awards, movies, TV shows and more under his belt. Many people can recite ... Read More
44 Healthy Foods For Less Than $1
After a recent shopping trip I overheard a woman saying she has slowed down on eating healthier because COVID has impacted her income and healthy food is way too expensive. I was a ... Read More
Reopening Schools: Can We Really Keep Teachers & Kids Safe?
We're headed into the Fall and the coronavirus is still here. Many believed that by the summer it would be gone and things would get back to normal, like sending our children to ... Read More
Have You Tried Vaseline For Your Child’s Summer Eczema?
Eczema is one of the leading skin ailments in the US. That’s evident by the $3.8 billion per year that’s spent on treatments and medications. A large percentage of infants ... Read More