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 […]
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” […]
Famed ESPN anchor Stuart Scott announced via Twitter that his complications with cancer have returned. The noted TV personality, who has gained a huge fan base in the world of sports and entertainment, let fans and supporters know that he is no undergoing chemotherapy and will continue to work. We wish him well during this […]
Noted entertainer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bobby Womack has reportedly been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The soul singer who recently celebrated his 50th year in the music business told BBC that the diagnoses followed a strange series of memory lapse where he began having trouble remembering songs he’d written and performed time […]
As you wrap up your Christmas shopping don’t forget that “fit girl” on your list! Not sure what to get her yet? I do! As…
The U.S. Army is trimming the fat, due to the alarming number of soldiers who are grossly overweight. Why? Because the battle of the bulge has…
Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle says stress is wanting something to be the way it isn’t. So how do you know when to accept a situation and when to try to change it? Find out how to avoid becoming a victim in your own mind and break free from stress.
Motivational speaker Les Brown stopped through Tom Joyner’s Take A Loved One To The Doctor to talk about some of the biggest health scares in his life and how he overcame them all. Les gave a testimonial about his bout with cancer and how it turned into a battle with diabetes as well. He learned how to […]
Sheryl Lee Ralph shared a many informative statistics with DC Todd during his live broadcast at Tom Joyner’s Take A Loved One To The Doctor Festival this past weekend. Recognizing health concerns within the Black community, Ralph believes it is essential African Americans take advantage of health screenings and start taking care of their health. Click on the image above or […]
On Saturday, October 27, 2012, Radio One Presents Miss Community’s “5th Annual Now World Listen Up! Women Are Talking” women’s forum. The women’s forum will be held at the Trinity Family Life Center 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, VA 23223. This is a free event 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. open to all women and men can attend […]
Hip-Hop veteran Kangol Kid of UTFO (real Shaun Shiller Fequiere) has been very active in bringing awareness to health care needs in the Black community.…
UPDATE: The White House has confirmed that Michelle Obama will lead the official U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Out of the 46 total first ladies the United States has seen, Michelle Obama serves as the very first African American first lady. When her husband Barack Obama […]
