Hold government, business accountable for keeping our youth from street madness
In Minneapolis and St. Paul, it’s time to build opportunity for the African American children. It’s clear that all the...
Read moreCreate your dream job
First of a three-part series “The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” —...
Read moreLocal chapter of National Black Nurses organizes festive gathering
Eliminating health disparities high on their agenda By Robin James Contributing Writer Stepping into Spring with the...
Read moreLiving, surviving and thriving with a disability
Disabilities need not stifle our hopes and dreams Hello, it’s me, Kenneth Brown. Do those of us with disabilities...
Read moreTen ways to add 10 years to your life
By Charles E. Crutchfield II, MD, and Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD 1)...
Read moreEliminating health disparities is Liberian native’s passion
Dr. Wilhelmina HolderPhoto courtesy of Dr. Holder By Michelle Lawrence Contributing Writer People of African heritage in Minnesota...
Read moreDoctor’s Advice for Your Good Health
Dr. Crutchfield, my daughter has acne. Won’t she just outgrow it, or should we treat it? Why should anyone care...
Read moreBlacks are four times more likely to develop kidney disease
Early detection essential to controlling the condition By Robin James Contributing Writer Eliminating health disparities is hard work, particularly when...
Read moreWhy Egypt?
“For us the return to Egypt in every domain is the necessary condition to reconcile African civilization with history, to...
Read moreHennepin County creates special team to improve community outreach
(l-r) Abdi Mohamed, Deputy Betsy Aune,Sergeant Derwin EllisPhoto courtesy of Hennepin County The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has announced a...
Read moreBlaming victims of rape only worsens the harm done
Rape is a terrible enough crime, the brutal and vicious violation of a human being, debasing her, using her body...
Read moreCultivating patience
“Patience, like love, is one of the most powerful actions on earth. Much patience is required of us as we...
Read moreDads: Model good wellness behavior for your children
Keeping children healthy through the winter is a top priority for parents. playing an active role in their children’s lives,...
Read moreThe benefits and myths of strength training
“We must train from the inside out. Using our strengths to attack and nullify any weaknesses. It’s not about denying...
Read moreBudget sequestration will undermine fight against HIV
On March 1, federal budget sequestration went into effect. This will result in across-the-board cuts of 5.3 percent in most...
Read moreA healthy me for a healthy you
When we speak about health, oftentimes physical health comes to mind first. Physical health is important for everyone to be...
Read moreDoctor’s Advice for Your Good Health
By Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D. Dr. Crutchfield, what can I do improve the quality of my skin,...
Read moreAncient African knowledge holds key to trusting ourselves and others
The Black man/woman is the temple that absorbs the planetary influences of the cosmos. The Black man/woman is...
Read moreDesigning a healthy approach to life
You’ve set some new year’s goals for yourself...maybe some fitness goals, travel plans, or maybe even a new attitude...
Read moreHealth disparities cost African Americans $45.3 billion annually
A recent report by the National Urban League Policy Institute found that African Americans continue to pay a disproportionate...
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