Shametra’s Story: Catching up with a former Little Sister
Originally posted on Big Brothers Big Sisters Blog:
Shametra, former Little Sister. (Photo credit: DHillsPhotography.com/Ujima magazine) Shametra’s laugh is warm and genuine, and complemented by smiling eyes. She’s a strong woman with a kind heart – the mark of someone who has chosen a positive life path, perhaps in spite of early challenges. Shametra is also a former Little Sister who was matched almost 30… Continue reading Shametra’s Story: Catching up with a former Little Sister
Meet Maurice Moore Lights. Camera. Action.
I was introduced to Maurice “Mo” Moore by our mutual friend Melinda Taylor. I was excited to speak with him because I love movies and television. So we sat down and spoke about his career as an actor, writer/producer and teacher. UM: Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me. Let’s get started by you telling me who is Maurice? … Continue reading Meet Maurice Moore Lights. Camera. Action.
Do You Have Glaucoma?
Did you know it is the leading cause of Blindness for Black people? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a complicated disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. After cataracts, glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. Half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Have you received an eye exam recently? … Continue reading Do You Have Glaucoma?
Publisher’s Note
Happy New Year Everyone. Wow! Time sure did get away from me in 2015. I have already begun in 2016 , slowing down so I can take in more moments and be aware of the present and this particular time. I’m looking forward to the new year. It appears to be a great year to evolve and move upward just from my plans I have … Continue reading Publisher’s Note
Check. Change. Control.
Sports is known as a way for men to bond and get together. Darrell Barnett has taken that idea a step further. He is using basketball to reach Black men and improve their health. Barnett is with the Public Health Department Health Equity Unit. I heard about and had to share information about this great program he’s doing to assist men, especially Black men, to … Continue reading Check. Change. Control.
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