Earlier this week, I happened to catch a documentary film on the PBS show Independent Lens. It highlighted the income disparities that exist between New York City’s rich and poor. 740 Park in Manhattan is currently home to the highest concentration of billionaires in the…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) I always knew that I would one day meet Heavy D and let him know how much his music meant to me. Well, really one song in particular. While I have been a fan of the man since I first heard…
For some of us, having medical insurance means survival. People, particularly the young and healthy, never really think about health insurance until they need it. I implore you to look and listen to these stories and then to take it one step further and vote…
Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be invited to a leadership conference in Newark, New Jersey and Mayor Cory Booker was the keynote speaker. I was moved beyond words. As I sat in the front row with tears pouring from my eyes, I realized…
The great folks at ‘Good Enough Mother‘ are doing their annual SURVIVOR STORIES 2012 for October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a chance to learn more about those who have been personally touched by the disease. I was honored to be selected…
On September 19, 2012, I celebrated my 4th REBIRTHday. For me, the term ‘REBIRTHday’ simply means the day I was given a chance to start over. 4 years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and spent the next 9 months undergoing treatment. 9 months…
Dear Angie, Last week, while most young adults (and many older ones) watched MTV’s VMA Awards, I was watching the Democratic National Convention via livestream. As soon as you stepped out on stage, I was in awe of your poise, grace and enthusiasm. You see,…
Last night, Michelle Obama, our nation’s first lady, delivered a truly inspirational speech. To say that I admire her is an understatement. From her parenting style, to her ability to motivate our children to incorporate healthy activities into their lives, and her capacity to fully understand…
So I was watching TV with my husband and younger brother and all of a sudden a commercial appeared on the screen. We all nearly gagged as it vividly reminded us of someone very familiar… ME! Not only do others view me as an over-the-top healthnut,…
Recently, I started to notice that my body was craving exercise. Sitting in an office for extended hours a day and being stuck in traffic definitely were taking it’s toll. I consistently eat healthy but have not been exercising like I know I should and…