Discover the priceless value of freedom in health and fitness and the detrimental effects of being bound to unhealthy habits. This article explores the importance of recognizing the root of the problem and finding true liberation through Jesus Christ. It also introduces a unique approach to health and fitness through the Eating as an Act of Worship Workbook and provides various platforms for support and motivation.
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The Power of Choosing How to Respond to Life’s Challenges
When faced with challenges, it’s up to you to choose how to respond. This article explores the different ways people react to obstacles in their health and fitness journeys and emphasizes the importance of giving it your all. It also introduces resources and platforms that promote a healthy lifestyle through a Christian perspective.
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Finding Weight Loss Success Through a Faithful Approach | Eating as an Act of Worship Ministries
Discover how to achieve lasting weight loss and a healthy body through a biblical approach. Join the Eating as an Act of Worship Ministries Health and Fitness Course and learn the principles of eating, exercising, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the glory of God!
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Embracing Truth and Changing Attitudes for a Healthier Life
Explore the challenges of accepting constructive criticism and the consequences of stubbornness and rebellion. Discover how biblical principles can transform your approach to health and fitness. Register for a free health and fitness course at Eating as an Act of Worship Ministries!
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Overcoming the Mental Attacks on Your Health and Fitness
Learn how to battle the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual attacks on your health and fitness as a believer in Christ. Register today for the Eating as an Act of Worship Ministries Health and Fitness Class to learn biblical principles to maintain a healthy body for the glory of God!
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Dare to Be Different: A Biblical Journey into Health and Fitness
Discover how to please God with your health and fitness by eating as an Act of Worship. Learn biblical principles of dieting, exercising, and maintaining a healthy body for the glory of God.
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How Entering the Secret Place of the Most High Saved Me from Cancer
Learn how God’s Word gave me courage and strength when fear tried to take over after an abnormal pap smear indicated cancer. Find out about the Eating as an Act of Worship Ministries Health and Fitness Class!
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Black Health Matters: What is the Keto Diet and Is It Right for You?
Choosing a health and fitness plan is difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re considering adopting the Keto diet as your new diet plan, read today’s article to determine if it’s right for you!
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Black Health Matters: Dispelling the Spiritual Darkness of Unhealthy Lifestyles
Sinful habits are often done away from prying eyes. Whether it’s an extramarital affair or a drug addiction, people usually do not openly display their sin. Unfortunately, it’s the same for those suffering from unhealthy eating habits and eating disorders. Although the outward results of your dysfunctional lifestyle can’t always be hidden, most people either intentionally or unintentionally conceal the depths of their detrimental habits. If you are ready to step out of spiritual darkness and into the light of a healthy lifestyle through Christ, read today’s article!
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Black Health Matters: Your Health and Fitness Rebirth
Most of us are unaware that there is a spiritual component to health and fitness. Consequently, it is no surprise that we conform to the world’s system when it comes to diet and exercise. If you would like to renew your mind and experience the rebirth of the healthy and fit version of yourself, read today’s article!
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Black Health Matters: Applying Biblical Principles to Make Better Health and Fitness Choices
For years, public service announcements, the medical profession, and even the fitness industry has advocated for people to make better choices regarding their health and fitness. Although many intend to heed the sage advice, most people maintain their healthy lifestyles. If you struggle to adopt healthier lifestyle changes, read today’s article for encouragement to stop procrastinating when it comes to your health and fitness!
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Black Health Matters: Using Biblical Principles to Move Out of Your Health and Fitness Comfort Zone
Are you one of those people who likes to weight train and hates cardio workouts, or do you prefer a good run and eschew weights? Then there are those who believe they can eat anything so long as they work out hard. In other words, we all have health and fitness beliefs that we adhere to which often prevent us from reaching our diet and exercise goals. Read today’s article for inspiration to leave your comfort zone!
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Black Health Matters: There is No Easy Way Out of an Unhealthy Lifestyle
Fad diets and gimmicks are not new, but the latest craze, surprisingly, has people consuming a drug meant to treat those suffering from Type II diabetes. Consumer demand for the drug is so high, it is negatively impacting those who need the medicine. Never mind the fact that this is a brand new drug whose long-term effects are unknown. The current trend is proof positive that people want to take the easy way out to losing weight and becoming free of eating disorders.
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Black Health Matters: Stop Playing Health and Fitness Mind Games –
You have probably heard a lot about mindfulness in regard to health and fitness. The idea is that you will become healthier and more fit by being aware of what you consume. Logically, it seems to make sense, so why is it that people are still largely unhealthy and unfit?!
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Black Health Matters: Forget the Competition
Unfair comparisons are a hallmark of today’s society so much so that people get paid to do it. That does not mean their assessments are true. It is the same when individuals compare and contrast themselves with other people, especially when it comes to health and fitness. The only person you should ever compete with is yourself in order to become a better version of you! To find out, read today’s article!
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Black Health Matters: The Best is Yet to Come
The Bible says, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” Psalm 30:5. Instead of taking comfort in this Scripture, we often complain about how long the “night” of our uncomfortable circumstances last. We do not consider what lessons are to be learned from the experience. Consequently, we fail to truly appreciate the silver linings God provides to strengthen us and encourage us to endure. If you’re having difficulty sticking with your health and fitness plan, read today’s article.
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Black Health Matters: Labor Pains
Delivering a child is considered one of the worst pains a woman must endure. However, we fail to realize that we endure mental, emotional, and spiritual labor when we struggle to bring our visions and goals to fruition. If you’re laboring to make your health and fitness dreams a reality, read today’s article for motivation and encouragement to stay the course!
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Black Health Matters: For Such a Time as This
Procrastination is one of the many banes of human existence. It robs us of our ability to accomplish not only our long-term goals but also simple daily tasks such as exercising. God says to redeem the time and work while it is day, for the night is coming where no man can work. Read today’s article for encouragement and motivation to begin and adhere to your health and fitness plan even during such a time as this!
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Black Health Matters: Keep the Faith
Those who are overweight often have suffer from self-esteem issues. That can make losing weight even harder for them because they lack the capacity to believe they can reach their health and fitness goals. However, when you choose to lose weight and overcome eating disorders according to the Lord’s plan, your faith is never misplaced because you put it in the God who never fails.
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Black Health Matters: Let God Work in You
When it comes to getting healthy and fit, we are constantly reminded that doing so will take a lot of hard work. However, no one ever stops to think that you must first allow God to do His work within you! If you are willing to submit to God’s will to reach your health and fitness goals, read today’s article!
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Black Health Matters: Don’t Lose Sight of the Vision
It is difficult to believe you can attain a healthy weight when the mirror shows your unhealthy, overweight physique every day. Likewise, you might think it is impossible to stop bingeing and purging or starving yourself to death. If you are unable to see past your current circumstances, read today’s article to focus your vision on the future version of a healthier you!
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Black Health Matters: Resolve to Win the Health and Fitness War
By the end of January, most people have abandoned their New Year’s Resolutions. Nevertheless, they promise themselves at the beginning of the next year that things will be different this time around. If you want to break the annual cycle of broken promises through Christ, read today’s article!
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Black Health Matters: Do You Have a Plan?
Planning is a big part of becoming healthy and fit. That is evident from the New Year’s resolutions we make each year to the terms we use, such as diet plan, exercise plan, and fitness plan. Those phrases imply that simply choosing a method of dieting or joining a gym means that you have a concrete plan to lose weight or become free of an eating disorder. Unfortunately, like making New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and become free of an eating disorder, the choices you made are just a good start. Read today’s article to discover God’s health and fitness plan for your life and make it your own!
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Black Health Matters: After the food party is gone
It is 2023, the holiday festivities are over, and resolutions have been made. Unfortunately, some have also already been broken. Even though the party is over, there are always stragglers who do not know when to go home. If you find it difficult to leave the holiday junk food party, read today’s article for motivation to adopt and maintain a healthier lifestyle in 2023!
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Black Health Matters: It Ain’t Easy
One of the first things successful people tell you about weight loss and overcoming eating disorders is that it is not easy. While it is true that it takes work, the task can become easier through Christ. Read today’s article for divine help to reach your health and fitness goals!
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Black Health Matters: What are You Afraid of?
The world loves to preach that fear is a great motivator. As Christians, we know that fear is also an evil spirit. When it comes to health and fitness, fear is often the root of the problem. Read today’s article to learn how to become free of fear so you can finally lose the weight and overcome your eating disorder!
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Black Health Matters: Today’s Test is Tomorrow’s Testimony
As Christians, we are very familiar with spiritual testing. However, we do not apply the concept to every part of our lives. Consequently, most people do not understand that reaching their health and fitness goals is simply a test. If you are ready to pass the test in order to reach your diet and exercise goals, read today’s article.
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Black Health Matters: The God Who Heals You
Very often, those who are overweight or entangled with eating disorders develop medical conditions as a result of their unhealthy lifestyles. Aside from being too fat or dangerously skinny, there is usually a system in the body that is being gravely abused and in danger of failing. If this is a pattern in your family or your own life, read today’s article so that God can heal you.
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Black Health Matters-Don’t Be a Fool
Many people who are overweight and dealing with eating disorders are plagued by mental and emotional anguish whether it is due to past trauma, mental illness, or body image issues. If you are or have been suffering mental and emotional distress which contributes to your health and fitness decline, read today’s article to learn God’s plan to renew your mind in every way so that you can take care of your body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
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Black Health Matters: Learn the Lord’s Health and Fitness Ways
We all know intellectually what it takes to lose weight and be free of eating disorders. We should. We have been taught how to eat right and exercise since grade school. Nevertheless, a very high percentage of adults in the United States are overweight, obese, or suffering from eating disorders. Since the status quo obviously working, it is time for us all to learn the Lord’s health and fitness ways.
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Black Health Matters – Mutiny Mode
Most of the time, when we gain weight, we know in our hearts that it is due to our unhealthy eating, drinking, and exercise habits. However, there are times when we do everything exactly right, but we either find our progress inhibited or altogether ceased despite our best efforts. Read today’s article for encouragement to stay the course when your body goes into mutiny mode!
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Black Health Matters: Pursue, Overtake, and Recover
You may have heard it said that people, especially women try to attain impossible standards of beauty, especially as it relates to health and fitness. While there is truth in the statement, it is, paradoxically, also false. Attaining a healthy and fit body is possible, but the question is: are you willing to fight for it? For encouragement to do just that, read today’s article!
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Black Health Matters: Magnify the Lord
It is human nature to feel overwhelmed by problems in our lives. As Christians, however, we should not allow our minds and emotions to dwell on the negativity. If you cannot envision yourself losing weight or becoming free of your eating disorder, then read today’s article to learn how to magnify the Lord instead of your problems.
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Black Health Matters: Are You on a Plateau?
Plateaus are the bane of everyone who starts a diet and exercise regimen. Contrary to popular belief, however, plateaus are not the big, bad wolf of health and fitness. In fact, they are actually cues for us to follow along the way. Read today’s article to find out what plateaus are and how to properly respond to them.
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Black Health Matters: Be Honest with Yourself
Human beings are notorious for being dishonest with themselves. We have a tendency to alter the past in a light most favorable to us and to convince ourselves that it is alright to do the wrong thing. That is especially true when it comes to convincing ourselves to abandon our health and fitness goals. If you want to finally succeed, read today’s article to learn how to be honest with yourself.
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Black Health Matters: You Are God’s Masterpiece
When you start a health and fitness plan, you usually have an image of yourself in mind when you reach your diet and exercise goals. Unfortunately, we tend to give up long before we see the vision become a reality because we do not see the results as quickly as we would like. Read today’s article for encouragement to patiently stick with your diet and exercise regimen.
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Black Health Matters: One Time Can Hurt You
Conventional health and fitness wisdom tells us that we should not deny ourselves when we have cravings. According to the experts, we should satisfy the cravings by having a small portion of what our body currently desires. The problem is most of us tend to overindulge and end up worse off than we started. Experience teaches us that one time can actually hurt you.
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Black Health Matters: The Flesh is Weak
Lack of willpower is a common excuse for failing to stick to diet and exercise plans. Whether it is caving at the sight of your favorite dessert or being too tired to exercise after work, most people have difficulty finding the motivation to start and maintain health and fitness regimens. If you find that you are among those whose flesh is weak, read today’s article for motivation to get healthy and fit as well as encouragement to stay that way!
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Black Health Matters: Your Days Are Numbered
Procrastination is a disease that seems to plague us all, but the difference between waiting to clean your garage and failing to get healthy and fit is a matter of life and death. For inspiration and motivation to not only start but to also maintain a diet and exercise plan, read today’s article!
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Read the Manual: The Bible is your health and fitness handbook!
Becoming healthy and fit and achieving your fitness goals is hard work, but it is worth it! Notwithstanding, having a guide to simplify the process would be beneficial. The Bible is your health and fitness handbook! Read today’s article to orient yourself with God’s diet and exercise guidelines for a long, healthy, and fit life!
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Stop Playing the Blame Game
Society provides us with many excuses for being overweight and becoming ensnared by eating disorders. The justifications range from environmental factors to genetics. While those can be contributors to excess weight and disordered eating habits, we must still take responsibility for our failure to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Read today’s article for encouragement to hold yourself accountable and maturity to achieve your health and fitness goals!
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It’s Not as Bad as You Think
If you have not realized it yet, health and fitness is a mind game. It is Satan’s job to either keep you in denial about the unhealthy condition of your body or to discourage you from achieving your fitness goals. If becoming healthy and fit seems unattainable to you, read today’s article to discover that it’s really not as bad as you think it is.
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You’re Not Alone
The health and fitness journey can be a lonely one. However, when you eat and drink for God’s glory, He stands with you until the end. If loneliness is tempting you to give up on your fitness goals, read today’s article for encouragement to persevere.
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Microwave Moments
Unfortunately, most people seek instantaneous health and fitness results by trying dangerous diet gimmicks. The hard truth is that weight loss and freedom from eating disorders are accomplished only through hard work and diligently following a diet and exercise plan. Read today’s article for motivation to make your health and fitness routine last for more than just a microwave moment.
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Why Should You Keep Fighting?
Becoming healthy and getting fit are battles that most people are losing. Although weight loss failures are disheartening and overcoming eating disorders can seem overwhelming, you should not give up. Your life depends on it. Read today’s article for encouragement, inspiration, and motivation to keep fighting on the health and fitness battlefield until you are victorious!
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Do You Really Love the Lord?
It can be difficult for people to understand that obedience to God’s commandments is proof of your love for Him. It is even harder for them to equate worshipping God with being healthy and fit. Read today’s article to learn how health and fitness corresponds to your spiritual relationship with the Lord.
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Should You be Concerned about BPA (Bisphenol A)?
The foods and beverages we ingest and even the air we breathe are contaminated with all sorts of chemicals that pollute not only our planet, but also our very bodies. Increasingly, people are demanding to know what additives are in the goods they consume and searching for healthier alternatives. Read today’s article to learn more about a popular substance that affects practically everyone, but most people are unaware of.
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Education: Is loan forgiveness still in the future?
Biden has canceled $7.8 billion for more than 400,000 student loan borrowers who have a total and permanent disability but taxpayers are saying they want it all canceled.
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Labor Pains: Pushing Through It with ease
Delivering a child is considered one of the worst pains the human body must endure. However, we fail to realize that we endure mental, emotional, and spiritual labor when we struggle to bring our visions and goals to fruition. If you’re laboring to make your health and fitness dreams a reality, read today’s article for motivation and encouragement to stay the course!
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Put Food in Its Place
It has become commonplace to eat “comfort food” when a problem arises in life. Likewise, people don’t consider it a problem to down a few drinks to chase away their blues. Consequently, the world has tiptoed into idolatry without even being aware of it. Read today’s article to learn how to put food back in its proper place!
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Black Farmers Lost At Least $326 Billion During 20th Century
A new study has found that Black farmers have lost more than $326 billion in land value during the 20th century. That figure, according to researchers, is a deeply conservative […]
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Eating As An Act of Worship: A Soul Mind
According to the world’s doctrine, it takes about thirty days to form new habits such as eating healthy and exercising. Conversely, God’s Word teaches us that true change comes when our minds are renewed. It further explains that fear is one of the weapons the enemy uses to prohibit us from truly changing. Read today’s article to learn how to obtain a sound mind through Christ in regard to your health and fitness!
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What are the different variants of covid-19?
It is now almost two years since the pandemic began, and we have all been affected in one way or the other by the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. It is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus was first reported in Wuhan, China, amid a respiratory illness outbreak. It has […]
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Fentanyl Taking Over in the U.S.
Like morphine, fentanyl is a drug used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after surgery. Developed in 1959, the drug is used to relieve people suffering from chronic pain and who have become tolerant to other opioids. Compared to morphine, fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger. A drug that has made its way […]
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Is Covid adding to your medical bills?
Did you know that a “Covid” fee might pop up on your medical bills when you or a loved one access healthcare? Though the surprise billing might throw you off, it is happening across America. Healthcare providers across the country are adding “Covid” fees to patient billing. According to The New York Times, these healthcare […]
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Sports Tidbits and Analysis: What to expect from the NFL week 2?
Rams vs Colts – The shellacking of poor Carson Wentz continues. He was pummeled terribly in week 1, and seeing Aaron Donald on deck in week 2, it won’t get much better. Rams and Matt Stafford roll over the Colts. LA gets the W!
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Black Cannabis Weeks begins with focus on educating African Americans on opportunities in the cannabis industry
On Sept. 22, Black Cannabis Week will host a Policy Summit. On Sept. 23, in collaboration with Pennsylvania State Senator Sharif Street, the free Cannabis Opportunities Conference will take place.
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Mavis Staples to headline benefit concert in Franklin for African American Heritage Society of Williamson County
A true legend, Mavis Staples, will take the stage for a good cause, to benefit the African American Heritage Society.
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Racism takes a toll: the challenges to African American longevity
Black Americans face challenging odds from two directions when it comes to mental health.
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Racial Reckoning: Moving Toward Transformation and Healing (Part III: Interfaith Efforts to Secure Racial Healing and Justice)
Explore how the Multi-Media and Correspondence Association’s (MMCA) latest series is addressing the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington and the challenges of racial inequality and injustice.
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Celebrating Black Theater on Black Theatre Day Nationwide
Celebrate the enduring legacy of Black theater and honor its incredible talent and stories on Black Theatre Day.
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Diverse suppliers are good for business and the community
From providing access to innovation to creating wealth in diverse communities, supplier diversity is an important part of JPMorgan Chase’s business model. We spoke with the company’s lead on supplier diversity to learn more about their strategies and how diverse businesses can get started working with large companies.
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Local Bartending School Presents: FREE Bartending Lessons Nationwide
Cheers to Education: Local Bartending School Provides Complimentary Lessons Across the USA.
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10-Year-Old Keivonn Woodard Becomes First Black Deaf Actor to Earn an Emmy Nomination
Keivonn Woodard’s Emmy nomination is not only a personal milestone but also a significant step forward in the ongoing pursuit of inclusivity and representation in the entertainment industry.
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What to know about Merkel cell carcinoma, Jimmy Buffett’s rare cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma typically shows up on a person’s face or neck or in other areas that are often exposed to the sun, like the arm.
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Hurricane Lee is ready to roar loudly toward the Atlantics
Lee was not expected to make landfall while on a projected path that will take it near the northeast Caribbean, although forecasters said tropical storm conditions are possible on some islands.
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Opinion NFL: Football is back with all new Pick’ems for 2023
Kicking off the NFL Season with another set of NFL game picks, along with a little bit of fantasy and betting tidbits.
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Top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the U.S
Delve into the history and impact of America’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Discover their legacies, distinguished alumni, and the pivotal roles they play in higher education and African-American empowerment.
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Unlock the Power of Digital Networks with DISC
Learn how the Dynasty Interactive Screen Community (DISC) reshapes consumer engagement, offers unmatched brand exposure across states, and revolutionizes the future of digital interactions.
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Atlanta’s Digital Transformation with DISC
In the modern era, digital networks have transformed the way we access information, connect with communities, and engage with businesses. But what exactly are digital networks, and why have they become so vital in our daily lives? The Rise of Digital Networks A digital network is an interconnected system of devices or platforms that provide […]
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De-Dignification and Economic Exploitation of Black Americans
Before analyzing Black Americans’ relation- ship with the airline industry, let us consider how the US Government is collaborating with airlines to de-dignify Americans for its own benefit and for that of the airlines.
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Atlanta Community Food Bank Join Hands with Community Partners Across the City to Amplify Hunger Action Month®
Provides the community with different ways to fight hunger throughout September
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Great Labor Day getaway begins! 100M Americans will travel this weekend with more than 250K flights scheduled through Tuesday despite travel chaos caused by Hurricane Idalia
More than 20 million passengers expected to fly out of state over the vacation. This marks an 11% increase on last year, which already exceeded 2019 levels
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Rapper Robbie Tripp Scores Big Collaboration with Kanye West’s Producer/Engineer Andrew Dawson
Viral rapper and internet personality Robbie Tripp has released his highly-anticipated single “I Wanna Have Fun…” as a “summertime smash” for his fans.
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Kamala Harris stands strong against racist attacks, affirms readiness to lead
In the face of a sustained Republican campaign to stoke fears among white voters, Vice President Kamala Harris remains resolute, highlighting her trailblazing achievements and defending her legacy against racially charged attacks.
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‘Where is safe?’: gun violence takes particular toll on mental health of Black Americans
In aftermath of Jacksonville shooting, experts say Black people deal with additional fear and stress of racialized violence
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Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Florida and Georgia, swamping a wide stretch of coast-Live Footage
As of midday Wednesday, there were no confirmed storm deaths in Florida, although reports of fatal traffic accidents in two counties may end up being storm-related, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference.
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LL Cool J’s Body Altering Workout at 55!
One of the reasons LL Cool J looks the way he does is that his trainer combines old-school exercises like bench presses and curls with “cardio blasts” designed to produce maximum results in minimum time.