At over 300 pounds, 12-year-old Briana is considered morbidly obese and at risk to develop diabetes and heart disease. When Lisa Ling of OWN TV’s Our America joins the family on a trip to the grocery store, where canned foods are favored over fresh produce, she quickly understands where Briana’s poor diet originated and that […]
The new season of TV One’s “Unsung” series returned last night at 10pm with the season premiere episode on the legendary Isaac Hayes. The children of the soul icon – Isaac Hayes III aka Ike Dirty and Heather Hayes — stopped by our Atlant affiliate station Majic 107.5/97.5 to talk about their father and his […]
For the first time in U.S. history, our youngest generation is expected to live a shorter life than their parents as a result of childhood obesity. Lisa Ling meets families who are struggling to help their children lose weight in order to survive. Tune in for an all-new episode of Our America with “Generation XXL” […]
A great opportunity for Friends Association for Children, a non-profit serving children in Richmond, VA. FRIENDS. ESPN and Infiniti are conducting their annual on-line competition – The Coaches Charity Challenge. 48 men’s college basketball coaches from around the country are selected to participate and each chooses a non-profit to represent. The coach that receives the […]
RICHMOND, VA, (RADIO ONE): Miracle Of Christmas, Live At The Metro Richmond Zoo is a live rendition of the birth of Christ. The 15 minute pageant features live animals from the Zoo, musical performances from local groups. December 21-23 at 7pm, 7:45 and 8:30pm with a special Spanish Program Sunday, December 23 at 9pm at […]
During yesterday afternoon’s broadcast of The Michael Baisden Show, you might have sparked interest in the heated debate between mothers and fathers who called in to speak their thoughts on the idea of requesting paternity tests if there’s any doubt that a child is one man’s own. Listen to this recap as caller Rachelle says […]
This October marks the 25th anniversary of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It evolved as a Day of Unity in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In October 1981, the first Domestic Violence Awareness was observed. The observance was designed to connect battered women, children and families with advocates and services to aid in puting an end […]
23rd annual Duck Race, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond & Tri-Cities, Saturday, August 11, 2-6pm, Rocketts Landing, 4708 East Old Main Street, next to the Boathouse Restaurant, Ducks drop at 5pm, ducks on sale $7 each, or 5 for $25, ducks sold day of race, www.bigbrobigsis.com, 804-261-4940, grand prize, a Nissan, Versa. 3rd […]
Obese children and teenagers face a slew of potential health problems as they get older, including an increased risk of diabetes, heart attacks, and certain cancers. As if that weren’t enough, obesity may harm young people’s long-term college and career prospects, too, reports Health.com. In recent years, research has suggested that obesity is associated with […]
Since 2008, the Petersburg Bureau of police has provided a free, safe, educational and recreational day camp to over 200 children in the City of Petersburg. When kids are bored they tend to get in trouble. The Petersburg police crime statistics prove this fact. In January 2012 there were 6 juveniles arrested, compared to 14 […]
Monday, January 16, 9:30am-5pm, Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Children’s Museum of Richmond Central, www.ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or 804-474-7000. Monday, January 16, 6pm, Boaz & Ruth King celebration, at Fifth Baptist Church, 2800 Third Avenue, ceremony followed by a candlelight walk, dinner 7pm 3030 Meadowbridge Road, 804-329-4900.
Children who suffer from sickle cell disease — a painful, inherited blood disorder — and also have anemia and/or high blood pressure may be at an increased risk for experiencing “silent” strokes, suggest researchers from John Hopkins Children’s Hospital. According to HealthDay, by analyzing the MRI brain scans of 814 children with sickle cell disease, […]
