Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer When we think of practicing good hygiene, we often think of physical practices such as bathing, brushing our teeth and using deodorant. What if I told you there is another form of hygiene that many of us do not think about when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Spiritual Hygiene can be defined as the act of tending to the … Continue reading Spiritual Hygiene
Damita Miller-Shanklin I don’t know about you, but I had not heard about the concept of Dry January before last year.. But once I understood what it was about, it seemed to be a great opportunity to think about your alcohol intake and to make a change. Dry January is a public health campaign that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month … Continue reading Are You Taking Part in Dry January?
Damita Miller-Shanklin Breast Cancer can affect each of us at one time or another. In speaking, with women who are survivors, after the shock of the diagnosis, the journey of survival begins. Decisions have to be made based on the women’s specific type of breast cancer. Everyone has a different experience. The journey is hard for families, friends and the women who are going through … Continue reading Before We Go…
Damita Miller-Shanklin I had the opportunity to speak with Reona Berry. She is a Breast Cancer Survivor,Co-Founder, President/CEO of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance. The AABCA has been “committed to sharing crucial, life-affirming information, and promoting the benefits of early detection and treatment.” The African American Breast Cancer Alliance is located in Minneapolis, MN but the information shared is a global message for all … Continue reading The Story of the African American Breast Cancer Alliance
Damita Miller-Shanklin, Ujima Writer As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s essential to highlight the disparities Black women face when it comes to this disease. Although Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer at a slightly lower rate than white women, they are 40% more likely to die from it. This clear contrast is a call to action for increased awareness and education within … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness: The Urgent Need for Early Detection in Black Women
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