Vaccine Hope or Suspicion As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches 350,000 deaths in the United States, the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine the week before Christmas instilled hope in many, suspicion in others. Scientists and some of the general public are excited about this vaccine squelching the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the African American community is skeptical.Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine, Not a Modern Day Tuskegee Experiment”
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What’s Obesity got to do With COVID-19 in America? Part 2: Examining the Connection
CDC Reports Increased Risk With Higher BMI’s What’s obesity got to do with COVID-19? Actually, a lot and that is why I want to examine this important issue more. See part 1 for background information on obesity. As this virus has continued to wreak havoc it is becoming increasingly clear that obesity puts people atContinue reading “What’s Obesity got to do With COVID-19 in America? Part 2: Examining the Connection”
What’s Obesity got to do With COVID-19 in America? Part I
Obesity and COVID-19 Recently I have read quite a few articles about the association of obesity and COVID-19. A high percentage of children who get very sick from COVID-19 are obese. The CDC now lists obesity as one of the risk factors for COVID-19. Obesity has emerged as a major risk factor for bad outcomesContinue reading “What’s Obesity got to do With COVID-19 in America? Part I”
COVID-19 School Dayz. TEN Issues to Consider When Deciding Whether Your Kids Should Return to School
Is it Time for our Children to go Back to the Classroom? I was speaking at a COVID-19 webinar when someone asked the million dollar question. Is it time for our children to go back to school? I did not have a definitive answer. While I had started reading some of the information on thisContinue reading “COVID-19 School Dayz. TEN Issues to Consider When Deciding Whether Your Kids Should Return to School”
We NEED a Revolution! Let’s Start Attacking the COVID-19 and Racism Viruses in America.
Social Justice Means Things Must Change Tamika Mallory, a social justice advocate, gave a powerful speech. She talked about what is going on, that folks are tired, and how to remedy what has transpired since the murders of George Floyd and other Black people. We sincerely hope that there will be justice for George FloydContinue reading “We NEED a Revolution! Let’s Start Attacking the COVID-19 and Racism Viruses in America.”
Lord Have Mercy! Should the U.S. President be Demanding That Churches Open Despite the Devastation of COVID-19
Notice: Due to the murder of George Floyd, I delayed this particular post and substituted one on George, late Friday. I also have added thoughts at the end of this post about his death. This is not a Game, Lives are at Stake This virus is nothing to PLAY with, yet our President wants toContinue reading “Lord Have Mercy! Should the U.S. President be Demanding That Churches Open Despite the Devastation of COVID-19”
Alert: COVID-19 is Still Alive and Well This Memorial Day. Bishop T.D. Jakes Says Use Your Common Sense to Combat the Virus
A Vision of Memorial Day Juicy ribs lathered in barbecue sauce, meat falling off the bone. Beans, peppers, and onions swimming around in brown sugar and molasses. A big slice of the red melon, peach cobbler, and a nice cold drink. Family and friends fraternizing and talking loud. “Bones” slammed down on the table. AnContinue reading “Alert: COVID-19 is Still Alive and Well This Memorial Day. Bishop T.D. Jakes Says Use Your Common Sense to Combat the Virus”
Silent Killers! High Blood Pressure Shouldn’t Take a Back Seat to COVID-19. 7 TIPS to Control Your Blood Pressure
The Reigning Silent Killer for Decades High blood pressure/hypertension has been the reigning ‘silent’ killer for decades. It got that designation due to the fact that blood pressure can be high or even very high without any symptoms. Hypertension is like a ticking time bomb. Though silent it can lead to death and devastation. JustContinue reading “Silent Killers! High Blood Pressure Shouldn’t Take a Back Seat to COVID-19. 7 TIPS to Control Your Blood Pressure”
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