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A Buying Black Challenge

by Laila Muhammad

Dynamic influencing factors—such as technology, social media and online connectivity—enable the Black consumer segment to leverage its collective power and influence.... »

Be good to your liver

by Shawntell Muhammad | May 3, 2013 - 12:45:26 PM

The liver is the second largest organ in the human body, and is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. »

Balancing life’s force

by Rachel 4X | May 3, 2013 - 10:27:29 AM

There is a heartbeat that flows through the universe. There is a rhythm that pulses through all life, every living creature. It is intangible, cannot necessarily be readily felt, but without it there would be no movement, no life. »

Healing women, healing a Nation

by Laila Muhammad | Apr 19, 2013 - 8:59:40 AM

A Nation is judged by its woman and until we rid ourselves of the behaviors that are destroying and degrading us, we will never be that fit and recognized people. »

The invisible war against women in the U.S. military

by Nisa Islam Muhammad -Staff Writer- | Apr 16, 2013 - 5:38:47 PM

WASHINGTON - When BriGette McCoy joined the military she wanted to serve her country. She first deployed during the Gulf War. She had many expectations of war but what she didn’t expect was to be raped. »

One of the most important relationships a girl can have in her life

by Laila Muhammad | Mar 25, 2013 - 10:20:07 AM

One of the most important relationships that a girl can have throughout her life is with her father. Having a father is the first relationship that a girl has with a male, and is very crucial. »

Organic foods can help preserve life

by Shawntell Muhammad | Feb 5, 2013 - 10:54:52 AM

With the monetary increase in healthcare, the adverse effects of medication, and more people adopting a natural lifestyle, organic food consumption is on the rise. »

Lady Odé: A talented, independent artist

by Laila Muhammad | Jan 29, 2013 - 1:37:03 PM

Upon first hearing her voice, she sounds like a mixture of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Jill Scott. She has a sultry sound that captivates the audience and has listeners hanging on to her every note. »

Cigarettes and another reminder of their deadly consequences

by Shawntell Muhammad | Jan 29, 2013 - 1:32:53 PM

By now we all have knowledge to some degree of the adverse health effects of cigarette use. Even with this knowledge, annually the tobacco industry makes billions of dollars. »

Are you a Tiger Mom?

by Laila Muhammad | Jan 21, 2013 - 1:36:44 PM

Tiger, the living symbol of strength and power, generally inspires fear and respect. »

This Girl is On Fire

by Laila Muhammad | Jan 15, 2013 - 1:29:54 PM

“She’s got both feet on the ground and she’s burning it down, she got her head in the clouds, and she’s not coming down.” Alicia Keys latest album, Girl on Fire, sums up the power, determination, and zeal of the Black woman. »

Black infant mortality, mothers and solutions

by Jamila X Toranzo | Jan 15, 2013 - 12:49:50 PM

Health disparities are widely known when it comes to HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension and cancer … but what about a time that a woman is not sick, but rather the opposite? »

The benefits of breastfeeding and management of breastfeeding complications

by Crystal 6X Hale | Jan 15, 2013 - 12:05:57 AM

One of the most common problems that new mothers face happens during nursing infants. Not only is breastfeeding the natural approach to feeding ones baby, but breast milk is significantly healthier for the baby than formula. »

Water, water everywhere but is any safe to drink?

by Shawntell Muhammad | Jan 14, 2013 - 12:44:44 PM

We all have consumed bottled water at some point, some more than others. What makes bottled water so revered? The bottled water industry is a $15 billion industry, using eight billion gallons of water annually. »

God-Centered New Year’s Resolutions!

by Laila Muhammad | Jan 8, 2013 - 11:29:39 AM

With the end of 2012, which has been somewhat of a tumultuous year for many Americans and a disheartening and disappointing year for many Blacks, we have to ask ourselves; what are we going to do differently in 2013? »