Tag Archives: obesity
Obesity Can Mean Plus-Sized Scrutiny at Work
How to handle bias based on weight and protect your rights
How to handle bias based on weight
By Janell Hazelwood
Bad Business: The Problem With Fried Chicken
An honest look at the politics of poultry and what role this Southern delicacy plays in the negative image of Black folks
Perhaps I’m being too sensitive and reading too much into the politics of poultry but…
By Anslem Samuel
Being of Strong Mind and Body
One of life's greatest tragedies is a talented person cut down in their prime by preventable health problems
One of life’s greatest tragedies is witnessing a talented professional or entrepreneur about to reach…
By Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.
Obesity: The Silent Killer
What will it take to get African Americans to stand up and fight this costly epidemic?
Obesity is an epidemic that is killing Americans and costing the health care system $80…
By Dr. Reed V. Tuckson
Lincoln University Repeals Controversial Health Requirement
School will promote fitness class for all students
After Lincoln University received widespread media attention and negative criticism, faculty voted this month to…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
High Healthcare Costs Linked to Preventable Diseases
Blacks increasingly at risk for obesity
Smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise are contributing to an epidemic of chronic,…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
News Roundup: Week of Sept. 14-20
Blacks distrust media; Stimulus aid to fight disease
News Roundup
By BlackEnterprise.com
News Roundup
Blacks have higher prevalence of obesity; credit card use declining; racial achievement gap persists
News Roundup
