The goal was to sit and stand as many times as possible without using my hands. Something that many do without a thought was such a struggle that it brought tears to my eyes. My balance was off, my legs were weak, and the constant of getting up and sitting down drained me very quickly.
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Eating as an Act of Worship: Get Up
It’s difficult to stand up and continue to fight when you have been repeatedly knocked down. Those who do develop the characteristics of perseverance and resilience necessary to succeed in life and prevail over life’s trials and setbacks. This life principle applies to health and fitness, too. If you’ve fallen down and can’t get back on your diet and exercise plan, then read today’s article for inspiration to stand up and try again.
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How Twin Cities’ new Chase community manager can empower your financial journey
We sat down with Tessa to discuss plans to help the Twin Cities’ Black communities grow, the changes the new branch is expected to bring, and how you can work with her to chart your path forward and meet your financial goals.
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VIDEO: Thanks To Prime Time, Historically Black Colleges And Universities Are Reaching The Big Time
In Deion Sanders’ first full season as coach, his Tigers will face Prairie View for the SWAC crown and a shot at a national title. By Mark Gray December 3 , 2021 Deion Sanders’ first full season as Jackson State’s football coach has been more than OK. (Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for On Location Experiences) Few could pull off bringing prime […]
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Here’s Why Supply Chains Are So Broken — And Aren’t Really Getting Better
The pandemic had a hand, but only to light the fuse. The problem was prepared over years. By Erik Sherman January 12 , 2022 One strategy to keep supply chains flexible and capable of managing disruption is supplier diversity, both in the number of sources of any given product and geographic location. (Mario Tama/Getty Image) If you’re in business, any […]
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Founder’s Day- Empowerment to the People
In 1920, five African American women from Howard envisioned a sorority that would raise the consciousness of their people.
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Stepping into tomorrow: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Celebrates 114 years
A.K.A., was founded on January 15, 1908, at the historic black Howard University, in Washington, D.C. The late Ethel Hedgeman Lyle led a group of sixteen students who broke barriers in helping women have access to power.
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Picture this, Ibram X. Kendi’s new book ‘Goodnight Racism’ to be released in June
Goodnight Racism will give young children a better insight into racism. So, it should be a welcome addition to their little library.
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“Be My Baby” 60’s rock icon, Ronnie Spector is dead at 78
Ronnie went on to marry her manager Phill Spector in 1968. From that marriage, they adopted three children. The star would leave her marriage, fleeing on foot in 1972, in what she described as a severely abusive relationship.
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“I Have a Dream” on display next week as Smithsonian’s National Museum celebrates Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
The museum will be open to the public for normal operating hours 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be no walk ups permitted.
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How Zendaya Landed The Hit Show Euphoria
Meta: Zendaya as Rue Bennet in Euphoria.Source: HBO Zendaya has become a household name over the last few years. If you’ve turned on a television, looked at a magazine, or been on the internet at all since 2015, chances are you’ve seen her modeling, starring in friends’ music videos, or acting as the face of […]
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Celebrating 109 Years-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Takes a look at 3 Remarkable Women
Let’s take a look at 3 famous women you didn’t know were members of the Crimson and Cream Dream!
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Cordell Broadus Named Creative Director of NFT Project Doge Dash
Meta: Cordell Broadus, right, poses with father Snoop Dogg, left.Source: Billboard Cordell Broadus, son of rapper Snoop Dogg, has been named the new Creative Director of Doge Dash, an NFT game project that launched on December 4, 2021. Broadus will be working alongside Paul Caslin, Grammy-nominated producer and the brainchild behind Doge Dash. What Is […]
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5 Reasons That Sidney Poitier Contributed to Culture
To say that Sidney Poitier was an acting pioneer would do him very little justice. The dedicated artist effortlessly transcended cultural anxieties using his ground-breaking roles to uplift and dignify the Black community. His stance on how Black people should be perceived to the world would land him the leading role in Lilies of the Field. With this iconic role he would become the first Black actor to win an Oscar in 1964.
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Breast Cancer Survivor’s Panel
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invited several breast cancer survivors to share their testimonies on the Eating as an Act of Worship Ministries Radio Show.
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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Remake Set to Air on Super Bowl Sunday
Meta: Still from Peacock’s “Bel-Air” trailerSource: Peacock Nope, this is not a drill. Peacock announced that their upcoming drama, “Bel-Air,” will premiere on Superbowl Sunday. A new hour-long episode will premiere every week, and the show has already been picked up for two seasons. The announcement has been met with an admittedly lukewarm reception from […]
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Get on board to sign the petition to Legalize Marijuana in the State of Missouri
In Missouri, the number of signatures required to qualify an initiated constitutional amendment for the ballot is equal to 8 percent of the votes cast for governor in the previous gubernatorial election in six of the eight state congressional districts. Signatures must be filed with the secretary of state six months prior to the election.
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5 Black Stories You Should Watch On Netflix
Something that I remember vividly from when I was growing up was watching television shows and movies filled with fit, blue-eyed white people, and the media telling me that this was the ideal. People of color never saw themselves positively represented in mainstream media, and when we were it was in roles so minor that […]
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2022 Will bring in more Concerns and Questions in regards to Travel trends, Car Rentals and Remote workers
Just to give an example Royal Caribbean restarted cruising June 2021. And they have carried over 1.1 million passengers and only 1,745 passengers tested positive which is less than 1% of their total passengers.
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My Top 5 Fav Sidney Poitier Films
His fearlessness and charismatic roles made him the epitome of his craft.
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Eating As An Act Of Worship Ministries: When the Food Party is Over
It’s finally 2022! The holiday festivities are over. Resolutions have been made. Unfortunately, some have also already been broken. Even though the party is over, there are always stragglers who don’t 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 2022!
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Is ‘Women of the Movement’ the story we need on ABC to really tell it like it was?
In the movie, everything kicks off after Emmett Till is dead. The mom in ‘Women of the Movement’, played by actress Adrienne Warren, gives her perspectives about her son’s death
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Listen Up: Here are the Top 5 African-American Podcasts You Should be tuning into
Here are 5 of the top African-American podcasts that you should definitely tune into this year.
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Remembering a Pioneer black legend in Hollywood: Farewell Mr. Sidney Poitier
The Bahamian-American activist, ambassador, director and ground-breaking actor who is widely known for being the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor, has passed away at the age of 94.