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Participants In Taibu Community Centre’s “Black Men’s Health Challenge”
The percentage of black men in poor health outnumbers that of their peers in other ethnic backgrounds. There is a high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes among black men in Ontario. These are preventable chronic conditions that can be addressed through regular physical activity and healthier eating habits.
The goal of the Black Men’s Health Challenge was to provide a culturally specific lifestyle intervention program to help black men engage in behaviors necessary to address what is or can over time become debilitating diseases.
The program was held once a week for two hours over a nine week period.
The first hour of each session had a nutritionist, dietician, doctor or specialist provide nutrition or healthy lifestyle information that is culturally appropriate.
The second hour of each session had the men participate in physical activity session with a personal trainer in a gym setting. The structure of the program waa for the men to work both independently, in partners and as a group.
Some of the topics that were discussed were: diabetes prevention, communication, dealing with relationships, sleep apnea, healthy eating, healthy meal planning, high blood pressure and prostate/sexual Health.
Roxanne Francois will be on our show live talking about the Black Men’s Health Challenge tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. Ms. Francois was the Coordinator of Black Men’s Health Challenge. She is also the Diabetes Prevention Coordinator at Taibu Community Health Centre.
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Alex Hanse is a Full Sail graduate with an Associate of Science in Recording Arts. Prior to receiving a degree from Full Sail University he attended and graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology.
His professional goal is to become a Recording Mixer and Engineer. In the long run he hopes to combine both of his degrees in order to improve the physical and mental health of others.
Being the dreamer that he is, Alex went on to starting a movement that would begin to get others to live out their dreams as well. Through an inspirational clothing line that he created entitled “Foolies” he would use his words along with fashion to empower his friends, family, and many others around him. He believes that if you have a dream you should do all that it takes in order to live out that dream and not be stuck in a situation that makes you unhappy.
He hopes that he can be a light to the world through his actions and all that he is doing in his career.
Alex identifies strongly with the quote by Ghandi, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” This quote is what inspires him to live his life making solutions instead of complaining about what is and isn’t going right in the world.
After losing his mother in the sixth grade due to breast cancer, he realized how important life was and he also learned at an early age to value every second we have because you never know when your time will be up. She is the reason for his joy and why he continues to be motivated even through the toughest of times in his life.
Alex knows that he wouldn’t be where he is today without his faith and the many people who have pushed him and cheered him on along the way. He is very thankful for where he is today and hopes that through his actions he will change the world one day, or at least change one person so they can go on to change what he couldn’t!
Alex will be on our show live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific. Some of the topics that he will be sharing about are: how social media can impact the world, Foolies Dream Without Limits Scholarship, creating a legacy and not just a brand and the power of free.
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Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard is a social worker, educator, researcher, community activist, advocate and mentor.
Born in East Preston, Nova Scotia, she was one of the first three young people from her community to attend university and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1975. She went on to receive a Masters of Social Work degree from Dalhousie University in 1977, and a Ph.D. in 1996 from the University of Sheffield, Sheffield England. She served as Director of the Dalhousie School of Social work for 10 years, and has been a faculty member for 25 years.
Dr. Thomas Bernard is highly regarded for addressing racial and cultural diversity in social work education and in the community. She is a thoughtful leader who has generously shared her expertise in family and social development with local, provincial and national organizations. She is a founding member of the Association of Black Social Workers, and is the Chair of the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women.
Dr. Thomas Bernard has received numerous awards, certificates and recognition over the years for her trendsetting work and effective community leadership, most notably the Order of Nova Scotia and the Order of Canada.
Dr. Thomas Bernard is the 2015 Harry Jerome Award Winner in the area of Community Service.
Dr. Thomas Bernard will be on our show live tonight 6 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Pacific.
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On October 21, 1982, a meeting was held where a decision was made to form an association and a steering committee including Al Hamilton, publisher of Contrast Newspaper, Denham Jolly and Bromley Armstrong. Incorporated in July 1983, the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is a non-profit charitable organization that serves to address equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development. Following the October 1982 meeting, it was decided to honour the six Black Canadian athletes who excelled at that year’s Commonwealth Games: Angela Taylor-Issanjenko, Ben Johnson, Mark McKoy, Milt Ottey, Tony Sharpe and Desai Williams.
A dinner was suggested at which Harry Jerome, Canada’s premiere track and field athlete of the 1960s would be invited to be the keynote speaker. However, before he could be invited, Harry Jerome died suddenly in December 1982. The group then decided to turn the celebration into a tribute to Harry Jerome and an awards ceremony to honour the six athletes. The name “Harry Jerome Awards” was proposed by Hamlin Grange and so the first Harry Jerome Awards was held on March 5, 1983.
The Harry Jerome Awards is now a national event that recognizes and honours excellence in African Canadian achievement. In addition to the Harry Jerome Awards, the BBPA sponsors the Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund, providing financial support to African Canadian youth pursuing higher education. The idea for the Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund was provided by Hamlin Grange and realized through the efforts of Kamala-Jean Gopie, Pamela Appelt, Sheila Simpson and Beverly Mascoll. Journalist Cynthia Reyes was the BBPA’s president at the time. Under the leadership of Verlyn Francis, in 1996 the scholarship fund established an endowment fund and attracted corporate sponsorship. Today the Fund awards some thirty scholarships each year.
For more information about the BBPA, please go to:
Michelle Richards (Chair BBPA Harry Jerome Awards)2015 BBPA Harry Jerome Awards
Michelle Richards is an expert Event Management Consultant and Décor Specialist. She support and assist individuals in creating exceptional events and aids in demonstrating unique ambiance through décor. Michelle is the Founder and Owner of Most Unique Events Inc., an event planning and décor solution company that was established in 1997 although she has been working in the industry for over 25 years. This result driven company meets the needs of each client with a personal touch, professionalism, and great customer service.
Michelle has a keen eye for details that result in providing the necessary outcome that usually supersedes the client’s anticipation. Michelle provides not only guidance, support, education and distinctive décor creations but also provides an experience that clients and guests enjoy and remember.
Michelle’s events includes not only weddings and special family celebrations but also corporate functions, these include television personalities, music artists, large corporate clients and provides staging décor for Television and Production for Producers and Directors. She also provides staging for real estate agents. Clients have described her work as very organized, punctual, impressive, chic & sexy, warm, unique, elegant, high-end, amazing & trendy, attractive, engaging and amazing ambiance. This is appreciated through the execution of the event management skills and through the décor expertise that she demonstrates.
Michelle is on the Board of Directors for the Black Business and Professional Association as the Event Director and she is also the Chair for the Harry Jerome Awards. She demonstrates her passion for excellence and success in all areas of effective event management for this outstanding organization.
Michelle has supported and donated to various organizations such as March of Dimes, Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, to name a few. She also volunteers her time and expertise to support the Excellence Conference that is aimed at students between the ages of 11 to 17 and their parents to provide guidance and advice in their education and career goals.
Michelle is also the Organizer and Host for Business Persuasion Networking Group which benefits entrepreneurs and business associates in building their company. Michelle has hosted various networking events through her company that creates opportunities for businesses to display their products and services.
Michelle is the Event Manager and the Marketing and Public Relations President for her church, Kingdom Life Ministries. She oversees seven departments in the Marketing and Public Relations Ministry, and she coordinates various church events throughout the year not including external requests for renting the facilities for the Event Manager position. Her Pastor believes in “Excellence” when it comes to the church, and this is exemplified through her assistance in these areas.
Michelle has a drive to meet her client’s needs and to make their event impressive and memorable. She builds her brand on excellence and being unique. Her mission is to provide support, creative ideas and implement effective strategies to represent the client to their team, guests, associates and customers.
Michelle will be on our show live tonight 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. She will be talking about the 2015 Harry Jerome Awards.
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On October 21, 1982, a meeting was held where a decision was made to form an association and a steering committee including Al Hamilton, publisher of Contrast Newspaper, Denham Jolly and Bromley Armstrong. Incorporated in July 1983, the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) is a non-profit charitable organization that serves to address equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education and economic development. Following the October 1982 meeting, it was decided to honour the six Black Canadian athletes who excelled at that year’s Commonwealth Games: Angela Taylor-Issanjenko, Ben Johnson, Mark McKoy, Milt Ottey, Tony Sharpe and Desai Williams.
A dinner was suggested at which Harry Jerome, Canada’s premiere track and field athlete of the 1960s would be invited to be the keynote speaker. However, before he could be invited, Harry Jerome died suddenly in December 1982. The group then decided to turn the celebration into a tribute to Harry Jerome and an awards ceremony to honour the six athletes. The name “Harry Jerome Awards” was proposed by Hamlin Grange and so the first Harry Jerome Awards was held on March 5, 1983.
The Harry Jerome Awards is now a national event that recognizes and honours excellence in African Canadian achievement. In addition to the Harry Jerome Awards, the BBPA sponsors the Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund, providing financial support to African Canadian youth pursuing higher education. The idea for the Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund was provided by Hamlin Grange and realized through the efforts of Kamala-Jean Gopie, Pamela Appelt, Sheila Simpson and Beverly Mascoll. Journalist Cynthia Reyes was the BBPA’s president at the time. Under the leadership of Verlyn Francis, in 1996 the scholarship fund established an endowment fund and attracted corporate sponsorship. Today the Fund awards some thirty scholarships each year.
For more information about the BBPA, please go to:
In March 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. “The purpose of this Council is to ensure that American women and girls are treated fairly in all matters of public policy,” said President Obama. Today, Dr. Warren Farrell is leading the charge of a new proposal, to create a Proposal For A White House Council On Men And Boys.
Mz. Word is the owner of Allergy Words Consulting, LLC, a full service professional coaching and consulting firm for individuals, small business and corporate clients. In addition to coaching she provides personal & corporate image repair consultative services as well as social media training.
The Chapter II For Men Coaching Program™ under the AWC umbrella caters to the unique needs of men ready to redefine their purpose. Other programs include UnStress Me With Your Words™, Words of Love™, From Diagnosis to Living Again™ and Chapter II Living™.
FAMSOD™, the Food Allergic & Asthmatic Multicultural Society of Delaware is an online support group founded by Mz. Word to support the needs of those living with or caring for individuals with life threatening food allergy & anaphylaxis with accompanying asthma.
Flowers for Anaphylaxis™ is an outreach division of Allergy Words Consulting, reaching out to the families of those lost to anaphylaxis caused by food allergy during their time of bereavement.
Irvin is passionate about writing and education. Originally from New Orleans, he now calls Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn home. He has earned degrees from Morehouse College, Morgan State University, and The New School University where he studied English, Education, and Creative Writing. He has worked in education since 2003 and lectures at Hunter College and Queensborough Community College. Irvin has published biographies of John Biggers, John Bruce, and Robert Smith in Notable Black American Men Book II. He has also written for The Atlantic, The Root, EBONY, Afropunk, Edutopia, EdSurge and other media outlets. A book examining the Black literary palate and other musings on race, literature, and culture is his current project.
Irvin will be on our show live tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific. He will be talking about his article, The Education of Hip Hop
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Black Bloggers Connect, the leading social network connecting bloggers of African descent is hosting its 2nd Annual Blogger Week in Washington, DC. Blogger Week 2015 is a multicultural festival of bloggers, journalists and social media mavens with the purpose of providing an atmosphere to network and share innovative ideas. Blogger Week features five days of online festivities and two days of in-person events from April 27, 2015 – May 2, 2015. Sessions will focus on how to grow social networks,create a business from blogging, generate online income, and grow niche markets. Over 200 bloggers are expected to attend.
Notable attendees and speakers include: Troy Johnson, founder of the African American Literature Book Club; Joi-Marie McKenzie, founder of The Fab Empire; Jonna Scott-Blakes founder of Naturally Glam; Candice Vanwye, founder of Brown Girl Bloggers; and Ni’Cola Mitchell founder of NCM Publishing.
The Blogger Week Networking Mixer & Brand Expo will take place at the University of the District of Columbia. The Blogger Week UnConference will be held at Impact Hub DC, a leading entrepreneur focused social innovation center.
During our conversation, Jessica Ann talked about:
– Some of the evolution of Black Bloggers Connect
– How has Black blogging changed
– How did #BloggerWeek start, memories of the first conference and what she learned from the first conference
– Some of the presenters
– What is different about this year’s conference
– Some of the topics that this year’s attendees are looking to learn about
You can find out more about Black Blogger Week 2015 via:
In March 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. “The purpose of this Council is to ensure that American women and girls are treated fairly in all matters of public policy,” said President Obama. Today, Dr. Warren Farrell is leading the charge of a new proposal, to create a Proposal For A White House Council On Men And Boys.
Mz. Word is the owner of Allergy Words Consulting, LLC, a full service professional coaching and consulting firm for individuals, small business and corporate clients. In addition to coaching she provides personal & corporate image repair consultative services as well as social media training.
The Chapter II For Men Coaching Program™ under the AWC umbrella caters to the unique needs of men ready to redefine their purpose. Other programs include UnStress Me With Your Words™, Words of Love™, From Diagnosis to Living Again™ and Chapter II Living™.
FAMSOD™, the Food Allergic & Asthmatic Multicultural Society of Delaware is an online support group founded by Mz. Word to support the needs of those living with or caring for individuals with life threatening food allergy & anaphylaxis with accompanying asthma.
Flowers for Anaphylaxis™ is an outreach division of Allergy Words Consulting, reaching out to the families of those lost to anaphylaxis caused by food allergy during their time of bereavement.
All you need to do to listen to the conversation live is:
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