Peace: New Year’s Resolutions

It is a blessing to be given another year to be the best we can be, to accomplish goals we have only dreamed of reaching. You can do it! Many may feel challenged by the economic downturn, but that cannot stop us from being more innovative and creative, stretching our personal boundaries to achieve absolute […]

Black to Life… For a Healthier You – A Healthier You Calendar

It’s a new year! But is it a new you?

Our mothers, grandmothers and other elders have often instructed us, “If it is broke, fix it, so that you can have a long life.” This is well-meaning advice, but we really don’t want to wait until something breaks to send us hurrying to the doctor’s office, desperate for repairs.

Black to Life…for a healthier you – Infertility and the African-American family

In an interview with Black Image, [Dr. Eva Littman of Red Rock Fertility Center Las Vegas] answered questions about infertility, its effects on African-American families and how a growing number of black women are choosing to become mothers before finding their desired mates.

Holiday Peace

Musical sensations Donny Hathaway and the Whispers say it best: “Hang all the mistletoe, I’m gonna get to know you better — this Christmas.” Yes, the Christmas season is wonderful, but we should remind ourselves to live as if every day is a joyous holiday.

Peace: Honoring Alice Key

Last month, Alice Key, one of our longtime Las Vegas pioneers, was called home.
Equal parts brilliance and beauty, Alice lived nearly a century, bringing joy to all who came into her life.

Cancer survivor Sandra Jackson – LOVE by your side

When a life-or-death crisis struck Sandra Jackson of Courage Unlimited — she co-founded the Las Vegas-based women’s health support and education organization — it made all the difference in the world to have the love of her life standing by her side.

Black to Green – 8 moments in my bout with breast cancer

In May 2008, I felt discomfort in my right breast. I felt no lump, but discomfort quickly became pain.

Black to Life…For a healthier you – Self-examination tips

It is no secret that black women have the highest death rate from breast cancer. One of the leading factors inside this tragic statistic, researchers have found, is a lack of affordable care.

Peace – Fighting the good fight!

We all have it within: the wiles to redirect our energies and fight back when unexpected situations threaten our peace. At this very moment, sisters all over the world are learning that they have breast cancer.

PEACE: Get organized!

Our minds are eased when we get organized. With children returning to their studies after a long and hot summer, emotional refuge can be found in the back-to-school routine. Solid time frames for meals, sleeping on a schedule and alone time with your mate can keep the chaos at bay.

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