March Awareness Days : Week 1: International Women’s Day
#ChooseToChallenge • Celebrated March 8, 2021 On January 20, 2021, history was made in the United States when the first woman and first woman of color was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States of America. In honor of our first female Vice President, we will begin this
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August is Black Business Month – conclusion
In the conclusion of our salute to Black Business Month, we turn our attention Black-Owned Barber Shops and Salons. I am drawn to an article published by NBC News entitled: “Black Barber Shops and Salons: Safe Havens for Cultural Chats.” (1) In the article, it noted that barber shops and beauty
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Social justice issues in America: Racial profiling and economic inequity
As we begin a new year, this column will turn its focus to social justice issues in America as it is recognized there are still some very serious social justice issues that must be addressed. Social justice issues can range from issues involving one’s race to inequality in education, healthcare and
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March awareness days-Week 2: Environmental Awareness Day: Global Recycling Day celebrated March 18, 2021
Environmental observances and world day campaigns are a great way to raise awareness for a cause that is meaningful to you, your organization or your family. Observances during Environmental Awareness Days can include recycling, World Ozone Day that encourages awareness for the reduction of
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Declaration of Independence – Week 2
“A time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away.” - Ecclesiastes 3:6 Did you know on July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music? A year later, on... [Read More]
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August is Black Business Month – Week 1
August is National Black Business Month! According to the United States Census Bureau in a Report released January 28, 2021, the 2019 Annual Business Survey covering reference year 2018, approximately 18.3 percent (1.0 million) of all U.S. businesses were minority owned and about 19.9 percent
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April – Alcohol Awareness Month (Week 1)
Spotlighting different awareness topics helps to educate the community and it reminds people that these conditions exist. For the month of April, we will bring attention to alcohol awareness. According to the alcohol.org(1), Alcohol Awareness Month is a public health program organized by the
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2020 year-in-review and a preview ahead into 2021
What a year 2020 has been! We watched as the coronavirus became a global pandemic. According to the CDC the pandemic has claimed more than 266,000 lives at the time of the submission of this article and continues to disrupt lives in unprecedented ways. While a vaccine is likely to be approved
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MUSIC MONDAY: “Knock Me A Kiss” – A Tribute to Louis Jordan (LISTEN)
[Photo: Louis Jordan at the Paramount Theater in 1946. By William P. Gottlieb] by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) Since the 1960s, especially …
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Favorite family recipes (conclusion)
When I decided to offer family recipes this month, I was certain that as soon as I requested my family’s favorite recipes, I would get the response, ‘Sorry, but I don’t share my recipes!’ But that didn’t happen; my children, their spouses and my Sista all said, ‘When do you need it?’ This week
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Social justice issues in America: Mass incarceration
A social justice issue that is extremely troubling and continues to be a challenge for African-Americans and people of color in the 21st century is mass incarceration. Michelle Alexander, author of “The New Jim Crow,” (1) in an interview with Frontline (2) defined mass incarceration as: “a massive
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A New Year: Spiritual Journaling (part 2)
Journaling is a spiritual discipline where one writes down their prayer requests, answered prayers, thankfulness, joy, thoughts, notes, insights, daily struggles, spiritual victories, encounters with God, etc., whether during or after Bible Study or during personal devotional time. Many also
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Men’s Health Matters to All of Us (Part 1)
Many studies reveal that men typically avoid going to the doctor. One study put the number as high as 60-percent. They would rather do anything, even clean the bathroom, or mow the lawn than go to the doctor. When it comes to mental health, the situation is worse. Men are less likely than women
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Favorite family recipes (conclusion)
When I decided to offer family recipes this month, I was certain that as soon as I requested my family’s favorite recipes, I would get the response, ‘Sorry, but I don’t share my recipes!’ But that didn’t happen; my children, their spouses and my Sista all said, ‘When do you need it?’ This week
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Year-in-review
2021 has been an extremely challenging and trying year. Let’s briefly look back over our year. A Look Back The COVID-19 virus infections reached staggering levels in countries around the globe, while waning in others; and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) informed Americans the Delta variant
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A New Year – A New Perspective
Happy New Year! While many make a list of resolutions to adopt in the New Year; often 2-3 weeks into the New Year, those resolutions fall by the wayside. Instead of making a list of resolutions that may be hard to keep, let’s focus on what God has planned for you. Jeremiah says, “For I... [Read
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March Awareness Days Week 4: #NationalDoctorsDay Celebrated March 30, 2021
Have you ever thought about what the world would be like without doctors? I don’t know about you, but I don’t even want to think about it! We pause this month to celebrate our doctors. The National Doctors' Day is celebrated the 30th day of March every year. It is our time to celebrate
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Favorite family recipes (Week 1)
Whenever I visit my son and daughter and their spouses, regardless of what time of the year it is, when it is time to prepare a meal, I am excused from food preparation and treated like a queen! Each makes it clear to me, ‘Mo, we got this!’ I respond by relaxing and playing with... [Read More]
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August is Black Business Month – Week 4
In an article published in Forbes, it noted supporting Black-owned businesses should be more than just a trend. During the height of the Black Lives Matter protests, the Google search for Black-owned businesses reached a value of 100 (the peak popularity for a term) during May 31 to June 6, 2020
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August is Black Business Month – Week 2
Milwaukee’s Black Business Directory is a non-profit that provides a directory of Black-owned businesses in the greater Milwaukee area, as well as connects businesses to resources, capital and networks. This week, three restaurants will be featured that serve vegan dishes. The basic differences
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October Awareness Month (Week 3)
Indigenous People’s Day October 11, 2021 According to Wikipedia(1), Indigenous People’s Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. “The movement to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day or Native American Day has
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Milwaukee’s African American Trailblazers (Week 1)
This month, in honor of Black History Month, I will be highlighting several African- American trailblazers. These leaders, past and present, were and continue to be strong members of our community. Their work is an example of the history that we turn to as inspiration during Black History
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Fatherhood Strengthening (Week 3)
“Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.” - Psalm 127:3 Children, writes the psalmist in Psalm 127:3, are some of God’s providential blessings. They are a reward from the Lord. This week, we will begin presenting some activities dads can plan with their children. These activities are
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Fatherhood Strengthening (Week 4)
“Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.” - Psalm 127:3 Dads, this week we will continue to offer some ideas to have fun with your children and enjoy them! Family trip Now that restrictions are being lifted, plan your next family trip together. Author Tommy Barnett, in his book, “The
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Declaration of Independence – Week 3
The Declaration of Independence severed the 13 American colonies’ ties with Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence committee included: Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. After 86 changes to the initial draft of the document, which was
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October Awareness Month (Week 5)
#BlackPoetryDay (Part II) Last week, we encouraged everyone to celebrate #BlackPoetryDay during the month of October. Check out a book from the library or read to your children. Black poets include: Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Gwendolyn Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Langston
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Dr. Vincent Bivins: Prostate Health and Screening- No one Size Fits All
By Dr. Vincent Michael Bivins June is designated as Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to generating awareness of the importance of prostate health, along with screenings as one ages. The walnut-size gland located in front of the rectum just below the bladder, the prostate wraps around the
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Put on a smiley face ☺ (Week 3)
Source: “Smiley Face with Smiling Eyes” by Apple.com Doing random acts of kindness will not only make you smile, but it will make you feel good inside. This week, you are encouraged to find opportunities to do random acts of kindness and show goodwill. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Gather several
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Favorite family recipes (Week 3)
My daughter is celebrating 4 years of being a plant-based Veganista. She is committed to her dietary choice and has evolved into a spectacular cook! All of her dishes are so tasty as she ingeniously uses herbs and spices to add a unique flavor to every dish she makes. In fact, whenever she is
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Honoring Grandparents – It’s Great To be Grand! (conclusion)
“To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root.” ~ Chinese Proverb As church membership across the country ages, this certainly gives rise to the need for ministries that specifically serve to our aging population. If you haven’t done so already, consider
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