Category: Health and Wellness

Austin Texas, Health and Wellness, Music

MUSIC WITH A POSITIVE MESSAGE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ENGAGES BLACK AND HISPANIC INNER CITY YOUTH

Music with A Positive Message-Organizers focus on bridging the gap between youth & law enforcement and on reducing HIV transmission amongst minority teenagers in Austin AUSTIN, TEXAS — It all started in 1997 when an Austin rap artist and youth leader saw the need for youth to be engaged in positive activities during the summer months.  Jump On It, a free summer concert series, was … Continue reading MUSIC WITH A POSITIVE MESSAGE: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ENGAGES BLACK AND HISPANIC INNER CITY YOUTH

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Health and Wellness

June is Men’s Health Month~Early Detection Can Save Your Life

June is Men’s Health Month. If you have a father, husband or brother you know it is difficult at times getting them to the doctor prior to the problem becoming hard to treat or a serious matter. Research has shown there are five health concerns that men and their families should be aware of and the risk factors involved. 1. Heart Disease- The risk factors … Continue reading June is Men’s Health Month~Early Detection Can Save Your Life

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Education, Health and Wellness

May Is National Stroke Month

May is stroke month. There are some tips and information to share about strokes. *Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke *One out of six people will suffer a stroke in his or her lifetime *Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. *Stroke is the number five cause of death in the U.S. Despite the statistics, many people do not think of … Continue reading May Is National Stroke Month

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Health and Wellness, Music

[New Post] Life Music House Concerts with Angel Austin~ Bringing People To Wholeness Through Music

I met Angel Austin a couple of years ago at the City of Austin Women’s Luncheon. Today, I wanted to introduce the community to her new venture which is both personal and a community driven endeavor. This is our conversation about the LIfe Music House Concerts and bringing people to wholeness through music. Ujima: How did Life Music House Concerts come about? Angel: I attended … Continue reading [New Post] Life Music House Concerts with Angel Austin~ Bringing People To Wholeness Through Music

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Beauty, Entrepreneur, Health and Wellness

Christian Bell and Head Over Heels Bath and Body

Meet Christian Bell. She is an entrepreneur who loves creating handmade body and bath products. I met her about a year ago and wanted to share her story. Ujima: Tell our readers a little bit about yourself. What is one thing most people may not know about you? Christian: I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and have also lived in Atlanta, Georgia (I’m … Continue reading Christian Bell and Head Over Heels Bath and Body

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