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Funkmaster Flex looks quite different these days! On Monday, Nov. 30, the famed DJ/radio personality shared details about his latest procedure via Instagram. He shared a quick overview video of the process as he thanked the medical staff who worked to make his procedure a success. “For a while now @40dayreset has been amazing in…

Ice-T‘s father-in-law has been put on oxygen “indefinitely” because of his coronavirus battle. The “Ice and Coco” star’s dad, Steve Austin, has been in the hospital since this summer with breathing problems owing to the current health crisis, and the actor is using his father-in-law’s story to warn others of the risk of not wearing…

Television host Al Roker is almost ready to return to work only two weeks after surgery to remove cancer cells. According to the charismatic weatherman and his able medical team, his prognosis is clear as day. “I’m very fortunate,” said Roker, 66, according to USA Today. “I just went to the doctor yesterday, and they…

For the past 10 years, Chaz Sandifer has taken a holistic approach to health and wellness from the inside out. Her mission has been to get healthy through fitness, nutrition and wellness. Her passion prompted her to start her company, theNEWmpls. As a certified group fitness instructor, lifestyle and wellness coach, and owner-operator of the…

Dr. LaKesha Legree is on a mission to help others live their very best lives by ending the stigma and shame associated with mental illness. She created her platform to show others who may be suffering from mental illness that it is possible to fight off anxiety and even severe depression, and live your best…

Mikki K. Harris is a multimedia journalist whose images have been featured in USA Today, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Newsday, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sports Illustrated and New York Daily News, among other media outlets, and exhibited at The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York. With a bachelor’s degree in economics from Spelman College and a master’s degree…

Beyoncé has entered into a multi-year collaboration deal to bring homecoming-themed workout classes to historically Black colleges and universities. It seems apropos that Queen Bey is working with the interactive fitness platform to unveil their partnership during homecoming season at HBCUs, which was the theme of her classic headlining performance at the 2018 Coachella Valley…

Sherry Blake, Ph.D., is one of the most highly sought-after experts in the area of mental health in the country. She’s a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years and over 100,000 hours of direct and indirect service. She works with everyone from top celebrities in the entertainment, news and sports arenas to everyday…

The nation was shocked at the untimely passing of actor Chadwick Boseman. On Aug. 28, it was announced that the Howard University graduate had died at the age of 43. During his illustrious career, Boseman starred in films that included 42, Get On Up, Marshall, Black Panther, and Da 5 Bloods. Boseman reportedly died of…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and just last week Ananda Lewis shocked us all with her diagnosis. Secondly, her decision for not getting mammograms is one that she regrets; however, her reasoning resonates with many women. Did you know Blacks are more likely to die from diseases due to health disparities? Black health matters…

Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women. It is estimated that up to 80% of adult African-American women have these benign tumors.

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton will be sidelined on Oct. 4 after testing positive for the coronavirus. On Oct. 2, the New England Patriots shared that a player tested positive for COVID-19. However, they did not reveal the player’s name. On Oct. 3, the NFL Network reported that Newton was the player and would not…

Future continues to find ways to give back during the global pandemic. The Atlanta-based rapper recently announced that his Freewishes Foundation has helped senior citizens impacted by COVID-19. The Wellness on Wheels initiative is a delivery service that gives senior citizens bags containing first aid kits, masks, healthy snacks, essential items, and books on health…

Tahir “StayFresh” Ali made a name for himself in Atlanta’s music scene while working as a prominent member of Lil Jon’s BME record label. He continued to make moves working in A&R, marketing and promotions. Ali is now using his influence to shed light on issues that have affected him his entire life. Due to…

Herman Cain’s social media account continues to promote anti-masks after the politician died from COVID-19. On Sept. 18, Cain’s Twitter account, which now goes by @TheCainGang, tweeted that an article where a person was arrested for not wearing a mask at a library and refusing to leave. @TheCainGang caption read, “It’s time for the obsessive…

Expectant mother Chrissy Teigen has accidentally revealed the gender of her unborn child. The “Sports Illustrated” model — who already has Luna, 4, and Miles, 2, with her husband John Legend — confirmed she is expecting a baby boy as she gave her fans an update on her pregnancy health. Taking to her Instagram story,…

While most countries around the world appear to have weathered the storm of COVID-19, the United States continues to suffer. But while the nation approaches 200,000 deaths, there are groups of people who are against wearing face masks as a way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Known as anti-maskers, the groups have claimed that…

Join rolling out & AARP for an important health discussion on Women’s Health & Wellness on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6pm EST. Featured panelists include Angela F. Ford, PHD, MSW, Chief Program Officer, Black Women’s Health Imperative; Denise Pines, MBA, CEO, President of the Medical Board of California; and Gail A. McDonald, MD, Board…

While some schools have chosen to go to virtual learning, a multitude of schools have opened for in-class learning. The latter decision has led to illness and death. Since schools have opened in late August and early September, three teachers have died from COVID-19, according to CNN. On Sept. 4, Demetria Bannister, 28, a third-grade…

Jayden Keyshawn Parrish was excited to begin his freshman year at Statesboro High School in Statesboro, Georgia. On Aug. 27, Parrish felt sick after coming home from football conditioning and practice, according to WSAV. Parrish developed a fever and chills the next day and eventually began vomiting before his mother decided to take him to…