On February 7th of each year, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed in an effort to inform our community about HIV/AIDS. On this day we encourage regular testing and provide greater access to care for those living with HIV/AIDS. With the 2017 theme as “I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper”, the focus is Continue Reading
Every year, we make New Year’s Resolutions that most of us don’t often stick to. We set goals to lose weight, eat healthier, go to the gym, enjoy life, and quit smoking – just to name a few. But why can’t we stick to our New Year’s Resolutions and create sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes? Well, Continue Reading
Lameitra and LaToya Dupree are taking the art and technique of cheer and dance to the next level with Cheer Tech Dance & Fitness Studio. Not only are they providing the Tallahassee community with a creative outlet for young girls, but they are also showing that entrepreneurship can be done, no matter what obstacles may Continue Reading
LaQuinta Demous Williams is using her past experiences and weight struggles to inspire others to live better lives through her business Demous 5 Fitness. Growing up in Quincy, FL, LaQuinta dealt with hurtful words and critiques as it related to her weight. Over time it led to feelings of depression and a discontent with the Continue Reading
Live in Awe By Rashida A. Marshall Previously posted in Magnificent Living Magazine From time to time, I find myself engaged in certain conversations that leave me thinking about the road we choose to travel in life. At what point did many of us lose our sense of wonder? At what chapter in our lives Continue Reading
Leaira of SouLight Dance Yoga Using Self-Expression to Help Others By Rashida A. Marshall Finding ways to express yourself through movement can be a beautiful feeling. It can also be especially liberating when you are able to help others improve their lives at the same time. Leaira SouLight, the owner SouLight Dance Yoga is doing Continue Reading
Incorporating smoothies into your diet can be a great way to make sure that you are receiving the nutrients that you need while finding an easier and quicker way to include all of your meals throughout the day. There are so many different smoothie recipes out there that it’s almost impossible to put a limit Continue Reading
Sometimes, our own life experiences help us to recognize what we are meant to share with the world. While growing up in Miami, Florida, Janay White did not have many sources encouraging her to move in right the direction. The idea of college or furthering her career were not big discussion topics. Being in a Continue Reading
Forbidden Cures By Tangela Y. Adams CHC Cancer, one of the most dreaded words in the English language, instantly brings on a feeling of dread and despair. As a society, we have been automatically conditioned to think that cancer is the ultimate death sentence. Traditional medicine has consistently given us the option of surgery, radiation, Continue Reading
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS How Proper Nutrition Plays a Role By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD As a dietitian in a predominantly African American county, I have seen my fair share of clients with Sickle-cell anemia (SCA) or clients who carried the trait. Unlike my diabetic or hypertensive clients, there really isn’t a clear diet plan I Continue Reading
