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Your Health is Your Wealth

I recently read a powerful quote that has stuck with me. It was a statement related to the obesity problem that consumes our nation: “We are slowly digging our graves with a knife and fork.” I can think of no assertion that more accurately reflects the condition faced by large numbers of African Americans. To be blunt: Due to our dietary habits and inactive lifestyles, African Americans—including some of my family members, friends, and colleagues—disproportionately place ourselves in harm’s way. And the sad truth is that we have the power to control the outcome.

Our History, Our Future: 10 Female Phenoms in Entertainment

Our History, Our Future: 10 Female Phenoms in Entertainment

In interviews, award ceremonies and daytime TV programs, Oprah often thanks the way makers and door openers who proceeded her. When speaking of her chained ancestors or pioneering figures, such as Toni Morrison, she...

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