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A lesson learned...History reminds us one person canmake a difference and the only lim-itations we have are the one's weput on ourselves. I do believe in thepower of positive thinking and livingyour life with a purpose. "Our

Voices™" for me is one of those purposes and I feel very blessed that we are distributingour second issue. I hope this issue serves as a reminderof the importance of sharing and preserving our history.We truly must know where we come from to know wherewe are going.

I still remember as a college student the remarks of myhistory teacher, Mrs. Tickles at Southern University inBaton Rouge, Louisiana. She told us that it was importantwe know our own history, because it was our pride,dignity and self-respect. She was correct; at the end ofthe semester I did feel a sense of pride and astonishmentof what we had accomplished as a people. It is sad tosay that was my first class in African American history andI was a freshman in college. That day Mrs. Tickles paston her words of wisdom and I grew up a little. I realizedit was my responsibility to learn more about my cultureand what contributions we had made in America. I hopethis guide provides in some small measure what Mrs.Tickles did for me. She provided me the thirst to learnmore about African Americans who came before us andthe commitment to do good works in our community.

I do want to thank the companies and individuals listedbelow, for without their support publishing the guide wouldnot be possible. The African American Museum willreceive a donation on behalf of "Our Voices™" andParker Originals & More to ensure the next generationhas somewhere to go to experience our culture first hand.I hope you enjoy this issue and keep this guide handy inyour kitchen, on the coffee table, nightstand or business.Enjoy and God Bless!

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PO&M Mission: To create positive images that reflect our diversity, displaying each accurately and responsibly...ultimately being a catalyst to changing how we see each other through media. Our Voices™, is designed andpublished by Parker Originals & More. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2004 -2005 PO&M. Need more information:www.pomore.com - [email protected]

Message From Publisher...........1Phone Numbers & More............2Living Your Life With Purpose..........4Leadership At Work...ProfilesBill Blair......................................5dianne gibson............................6Sonia Williams-Babers............. .7Exercise Health Tips.................8Diabetes & Prostate CancerHealth Tips............................. ...9Time For Me (poem)................10 Community Calendar ..............11Change...Accepting It.............. 14Kwanzaa & Black Facts .... .....15In the Spirit (poem)..................16Kufika.......................................17African Americans You ShouldKnow........................................18High Blood Pressure............. .. 19Black Facts, Did You Know?.... 20Healthy Eating..........................21African Americans You ShouldKnow .......................................22Quick Recipes..........................23

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History allows us to learn from the past and find mentors thatmodeled leadership with a purpose from the legacies they leftbehind. African Americans have made many contributions to thisgreat land of America and the benefits of their efforts are stillbeing experienced today. That is why we must preserve and celebrate our history, ensuring the next generation knows therich heritage they come from and why they enjoy so manyfreedoms today! People like, Carter G. Woodson, a noted scholar, historian and son of former slaves. Woodson foundedthe Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in1915. The organization was later renamed the Association forthe Study of Afro-American Life and History. He initiated BlackHistory Week, February 12, 1926. In 1976, as part of thenation's bicentennial, it was expanded and became establishedas Black History Month, and is now celebrated all over NorthAmerica. There have also been many initiatives put in place toensure contributions of African Americans are recognized allyear long.

There are many great Americans like, Carter G. Woodson whoseefforts changed the path for an entire people. Sojourner Truth,W. E. Dubois, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. are only a few of the remarkable leaders we havelooked to with great pride and admiration. They remind us ofwhat can be done when we stand tall, firm and with one voice.When we give service for the good of others and not ourselves,success will always be the outcome.

Mrs. Viola Pitts, is another great leader who will be rememberedfor her many accomplishments in Ft. Worth Texas. She wasknown as the “unofficial mayor of Como" and was always anadvocate for the disenfranchised. Mrs. Pitts was a woman whounderstood that change happens when you get involved in yourcommunity and hold those in charge accountable. She not onlybelieved in the power of the vote, but spent countless hoursorganizing efforts to ensure African Americans were not only registered to vote, but went to the polls and voted. Hercontributions and accomplishments are too many to list, but it isclear she lived with conviction to act and not be silent. Mrs. Pittswas a phenomenal leader and role model.

Remember, history is a written ledger that allows us to knowthose who came before us and how they lived their lives. It is awonderful learning tool to direct our own actions and honor theirlegacy by living our lives with purpose!

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Great Texans YouShould Know!

Bessie Coleman(1892 - 1926)

First Black to receiveher pilot license

in the world.

Mrs. Juanita J. CraftCivil Rights Leader

John Mason Brewer(1896 - 1975)

One of Texas’ mostdistinguished folk-lorists. He wrote

African American talesin the black dialect.

Carter G. Woodson(1875-1950)

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Mr. William "Bill" Blair, a native of Dallas Texas is a manwho embodies the words “Integrity”, “Mentor” and“Service to others”. This brief snap shot will not duejustice to the many accomplishments Mr. Blair hasachieved. He is truly one of a kind!

He was born on October 17, 1921 and has spent his liferaising a family, empowering a community and building a legacy with his paper“The Elite News.” He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School andattended Prairie View A&M University. He was the Youngest Black 1st Sergeantin the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Blair is married to Mozelle JordanBlair for 59 years and the father of seven children.

Mr. Blair is a Negro LLeaguess BBasseballll MMusseum Indductee. He was a pitcher from 1946 to 1951 for the Indianapolis CClowns and a host ofother Negro Teams. He founded Southwest Sports News, a newspaper that specialized in publishing scores from Black college games throughout the U.S.The paper was renamed the Elite News in 1960, where Mr. Blair's is the SeniorPublisher.

Mr. Bill Blair is a major force in local and state politics. He is a vocal advocatefor the interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and is a civil rights activist formore than six decades. A true visionary, Mr. Blair established the "first" Dr.Martin Luther King Parade in 1986, author of two books, Elite News AwardsNight, and Religious Hall Of Fame. His awards are many including "The Questfor Success Award". Mr. Blair was most recently appointed to The PrestigiousBoard of the National Negro Baseball Museum, located in Kansas City, Mo.

Again, there is not enough space to cover the many accomplishments of Mr.Blair. He is the epitome of what a leader is and should be. His strength ismatched with his compassion and "Our Voices™" salutes this living legend.

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Bill Blair

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In 1992, the year some political commentators dubbed "The Year of theWoman," a coalition of African-American and women voters spoke loud andclear when they helped elect Carol MMoseley BBraun as the nation's first AfricanAmerican woman in the Senate. She also happens to be the only AfricanAmerican Senator in U.S. history. “My eellection rrepressentedd aa llot oof peoplle wwhho hhadd nnot hhadd aa vvoice." - CCarol MMoseley BBraun-Source-http:// Quote-"Carol Moseley Braun: Her First Year in the Senate." Glamour, November 1993

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When you meet dianne gibson immediately you feel aburst on sunlight beaming down on you. The genuinewarmth she exudes is refreshing and if there is anything she can do to help you, then stand back andwatch this one woman “Super Sheroe” go. A native ofAttapulgus, Georgia, dianne is the youngest daughter ofthe Rev. Doc Gibson. She has one son, U. S. Navyman

Damorris Dock Gibson, stationed in Norfolk, Vathen. She received her formaleducation in Attapulgus Public Schools and attended college in Tampa, Florida.Her compassion for others is boundless with a heart that is always humble. Sohumble that she types her name is lower case to remind others that it is notabout her, but the issue or effort.

dianne has over 25 years of experience in the area of public relations, media,social services, and coordination of numerous community events. The following are only a few of the many programs she has organized, Back toSchool Drive, Health & Fitness Fair, 10K Walk-a-Thon, Just Say "No" To Drugs,and After School Tutoring & Mentoring Programs to name a few. She alsoserves on numerous boards and commissions which include the South DallasFair Park Trust Fund, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisory Board, Headstart ofGreater Dallas, Dallas Branch of the NAACP and Dallas County CitizensAdvisory Election Committee. Her awards are too numerous to list them all,but include The 2003 Outstanding Woman of the Year, The Dallas BlackFirefighters, Dallas Police Department, Concord MB Church Unsung Heroes,and KKDA Sheroes & Heroes.

dianne is a member in good standing of the Concord MB Church, Rev. BrianCarter, Pastor and the late Dr. E.K. Bailey founding Pastor. She is a womanwho deserves our praise and appreciation for her commitment of service to thecommunity. "Our Voices™" salutes “Miss Community”, dianne gibson!


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Lawrence DDouglas WWilder, named in honor of two great African-American historical figures, Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. In 1989, the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia chose him as the first AfricanAmerican elected governor in the United States. ""MMoorree tthhaann eevveerr bbeeffoorree,, oouurryyoouunngg ppeeooppllee nneeeedd tthhee iinnfflluueennccee ooff ppoossiittiivvee rroollee mmooddeellss,, iinnddiivviidduuaallss wwhhoo ccaanniinnssppiirree iinn tthheemm aa rreessppeecctt ffoorr tthhee ppaasstt aanndd aa lloonnggiinngg ffoorr aa bbeetttteerr ffuuttuurree.."" - LL.. DDoouuggllaass WWiillddeerr-Source for information, Quote- Campbell-Rock, C.C. "The Challenges and Opportunities Facing AfricanAmericans in the 21st Century." THE BLACK COLLEGIAN, April 1991


I first met Sonia as a self published writer. I wasreferred to her by a friend, who made it clear to methat Sonia Williams-Babers has a love for books andAfrican American history. She is a native of Ft. Worthand her passion allowed her to bring to life her dreamwhen she was 4 years old to own a bookstore.

Sonia, along with her husband Elvis and parentsopened The BBlack BBookworm in June 1992 as a mail-order black book company with a small classified advertisement that appeared in the June 1992issue of Black Enterprise Magazine. That ad produced her first customer basethat expanded across the United States and Europe. Her 5-year plan was tooperate the company as a mail-order company; then later branch into a full-retail store. This happened much sooner in August 1993; The BlackBookworm opened its first 1,000 square foot store and expanded in 1998 toa 2,000 square foot store.

Sonia graduated from UT-Arlington in 1979 and Stanford University PublishingCourse in 1980. She is an active member of Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church,where she serves as a member of Steward Board #3, Intermediate SundaySchool Teacher, and Social Action Commission. She has served on the boardsof Ft. Worth Black Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Museum of Science &History and currently serves on the Fort Worth Public Library FoundationBoard. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and has receivednumerous awards including Quest for Success and the Madame CJ WalkerAward from the Ft. Worth Black Chamber.

Sonia has always believed in following your dreams and true to those beliefsmarried her college sweetheart, Elvis Burke Babers who is a member of ShilohMissionary Baptist Church and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "Our Voices™"salutes Mrs. Sonia Babers and encourages readers to make their next bookpurchase at The BBlack BBookworm in Ft. Worth Texas. PH: 817-5535-00366 oremail:[email protected]


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Dr. BBenjamin CCarson, one of the world's most gifted surgeons, made medicalhistory in 1987 when he performed the first successful separation of occipital craniopagus (joined at the head) Siamese twins. A specialist in pediatric neurosurgery, Carson also established a remarkable success recordin performing the procedure called hemispherectomy, or removal of half thebrain, to treat certain forms of epilepsy. ""IItt''ss mmyy bbeelliieeff tthhaatt GGoodd ggiivveess uuss aallll ggiiffttss,,ssppeecciiaall aabbiilliittiieess tthhaatt wwee hhaavvee tthhee pprriivviilleeggee ooff ddeevveellooppiinngg ttoo hheellpp uuss sseerrvvee HHiimm aannddhhuummaanniittyy.."" - BBeennjjaammiinn CCaarrssoonn - Source for information, http://- Quote-Gifted Hands. Grand Rapids, MI:

Zondervan Books, 1990



Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., towork, school, the store, or place of worship.

Park the car farther away fromyour destination.

Get on or off the bus several blocksaway.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.

Play with children or pets.Everybody wins.

If you find it too difficult to beactive after work, try it beforework.

Take fitness breaks-walking ordoing desk exercises-instead oftaking cigarette or coffee breaks.

Perform gardening or home repair activities.

DID YYOU KKNOW?...Physical iinactivity iis aa mmajor rrisk ffactor ffor hheart ddis-ease, hhigh bblood ppressure aand ddiabetes.

Exercising can add years to your life. So gather your family around thetable and develop a plan to get everyone active. Get your family active bywalking, jazzercise, yoga, pilates, and bicycling. These are only a few waysyour family can start a regular exercise program.

Evidence sshows tthat rregular eexercise ccan iimpact tthe ffollowing:1. Increase levels of HDL or "good" cholesterol2. Lower high blood pressure3. Help improve body composition by burning fat.4. Promote healthy blood sugar levels.5. Promote bone density.6. Boost the immune system.

7. Improve mood and reduce the chance of depression

TIPS FFOR BBEING AACTIVE!Avoid labor-saving devices - turnoff the self-propel option on yourlawn mower or vacuum cleaner.

Use leg power - take small trips onfoot to get your body moving.

Exercise while watching TV (forexample, use hand weights, stationary bicycle, treadmill, orstretch).

Dance to music.

Keep a pair of comfortable walkingor running shoes in your car andoffice. You'll be ready for activitywherever you go!

Make a Saturday morning walk agroup habit.

Walk while doing errands.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTHCHECK™


This food chart makes it easy to remember whatto eat to keep your diabetes under control.Eat the recommended number of servings within each food group every day, except forfats, sweets and alcohol. Do not eat those itemsdaily. Use them sparingly.

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African American men are at a higher risk of Colon Cancer then any other group. Both the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE) should be offered annually, beginning at age 50.

Men at high risk (African-American men and men with a strong family of one or more first-degree relatives (father, brothers) diagnosed at an early age) should begin testing at age 45.

Men at even higher risk, due to multiple first-degree relatives affected at an early age, could begin testing at age 40. Depending on the results of this initial test, no further testing might be needed until age 45.

Source: Americancancersociety.org


Black InventorsAir Conditioning Unit

Frederick M. Jones, July 12, 1949

Blood Plasma BagCharles Drew, Approx. 1945

Cellular PhoneHenry T. Thompson, July 6, 1971

Clothes DryerG. T. Sampson, June 6, 1862

ElevatorAlexander Miles, Oct. 11, 1867

Fire ExtinguisherT. Marshall, October 26, 1872

Fountain PenW.B. Purvis, January 7, 1890

Straightening CombMadam C.J. Walker, 1905

Traffic LightGarret Morgan, November 20, 1923

RefrigeratorJ. Standard, June 14, 1891

Peanut ButterGeorge Washington Carver, 1896

Ironing BoardSarah Boone, December 30, 1887

GuitarRobert F. Fleming, Jr., March 3, 1886

Gas MaskGarrett Morgan, October 13, 1914

Historical And Cultural Atlas Of African Americans, by: MolefiK. Asante & Mark T. Mattson ( first edition, 1992)

Time For Me..When will I find time for me.

A special place where I feel free.

Free to expose my pain and all

my inner mysteries. Free to say

no and not have to explain why I

just want to be left alone and explore

the mountains and plains. An island

refuge from all these things, that leave

my body cold and empty like ice sickles

melting in spring. Oh..what a tangle

web we weave, when we live our lives

simply to please. When we abandon the

values of our ancestry and ignore the

inner peace spirituality brings. When

will I find time for me. When will I learn

it's OK simply to be.

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CChhaannggee......AAcccceeppttiinngg IItt!!BY KENNA P. PPARKER

Today we are experiencing the process of“Change” in our lives in greater abundance. Itshows up in the form of job loss, corporaterestructuring and relationships. We decide inan instant to accept it or to fight it until it breaks ourspirit and we surrender with anger and resentment. Wespend a lot of energy focused on negative outcomes and notconsidering the benefits of “Change” and what it allows us to do. It is impor-tant we understand that “Change” is a natural process of our life’s journey, whether it is our career path or our personal relationships. How werespond to the process is key to successfully creating a new chapter in ourlives full of optimism and hope. Once we embrace “Change” as a new opportunity to learn, grow and explore all the positive benefits that await us,we will find a new path. Remember you are in charge of your destiny and life’schallenges are only momentary traffic jams that build character and wisdomto prepare you for your life’s purpose. It is true that when one door closes, another door will open and abundance and joy will flourish again.

The following are a few tips to consider when change shows up in your life:

Realize you are not alone and there are people in your life that can provide insight into what you are experiencing, because they haveexperienced the same.

Ask yourself the question? What does this “Change” mean for me and my future?

Will this alter who I am and how I see myself?

What options are available to me as I move through the process?

What must I do to accept this “Change,” to ensure I move through it withpositive energy focused on the future?

Recognize what is happening to you is only a door being opened for new opportunities.

Start a journal to record your thoughts and feelings. This will allow you toexperience your emotions and let them go.

“When II aam oopen

to tthe pprocess oof cchange,

the uuniverse

will rreveal aall tthat

I nneed tto ssucceed!”

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"The hhuman sspirit eembodies aall tthe nnecessary eequipment tto make ddreams rreality...but tthe ddreams mmay nnot bbe rrealized,

because wwe aare uunaware oof iits' ppower wwhen eengaged."

Phase III, ““How ddo II bbegin aagain...simple...just sstart!"

Starting over allows you to unearth new ground in every aspect of your life.

This is the perfect time to assess what is missing in your life and what goals

you want to accomplish. This can be achieved first by reviewing where you are

in your personal, financial, and professional life. The next step is to ask the

hard questions and develop an action plan with a timeline to achieve goals

identified as important to you. Once you have identified what you want to do,

then you must follow through on your timeline.

It is important to have someone in your corner to keep you focused on the task

at hand and the ultimate payoff. A “Life Coach” could be the answer and

may have other resources available to him or her to assist you in

accomplishing your goals. A “Life Coach” is professional who specializes in

assisting people in achieving their personal and professional goals. Choosing a

“Life Coach” is just like finding any other professional for a service. Reference

checks are required and make certain the person is able to meet your needs.

The options for your new journey are endless and can lead to an exciting new

chapter in your life. Remember, you do have the power to control your own

destiny, so embrace “Change” and look to the future with optimism and hope!

Tips TTo SStay PPositive OOn YYour JJourney!

1. Always surround yourself with positive people.

2. Remember success does not come without failures...so keep trying!

3. Make prayer a part of your daily life.

4. Give service to others less fortunate than you...it reminds us of our

blessings.

5. Relax and spend time with family and friends. Celebrate your life daily!

6. See problems as opportunities to learn something new.

7. Each day celebrate all the things that went well.

8. You can’t please everybody. Don’t let criticism worry you.

9. Look for the good in people and you will see it.

10. Make up your mind to be happy each day.

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“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” Ralph Ellison (1914-1994),

“No one can dub you with dignity. That’s yours to claim.” Odetta (b. 1930), American folksinger

America is a family. We’ve got to start remembering that no member ofour family should be satisfied if any member of our American family is suffering or in need and we can do something about it. - Colin Powell -

Source: Many Strong and Beautiful Voices, by Quinn Eli & Quotable America, Running Press.

KWANZAA - DDecember 226th - JJanuary 11st

Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr Maulana Karenga, aBlack Studies professor. Kwanzaa originated as a culturalidea and an expression of the nationalist "US" organizationwhich was headed by Dr Karenga.

Kwanzza is based on seven fundamental principles which are referred to as theNguzo Saba. UUmoja - UUnity, KKujichagulia - SSelf-DDetermination, UUjima -Collective WWork aand RResponsibility, UUjamaa - CCooperative EEconomics, NNia -Purpose, KKuumba - CCreativity aand IImani - FFaith

Each day of the holiday is devoted to the celebration of one of these principles. A table is prepared with the Kwanzaa symbols.

Mazao, fruits and vegetables represent the roots of the celebration as a harvest ceremony. Mkeka, placemat, symbolizes the foundation of the holiday and the foundations of the African-American people. Kinara, the candleholder, symbolizes the African-American ancestors. (3 green candles, 3red and one black candle) Muhindi, ears of corn, represent the number of chil-dren in the household. They symbolize continuity and potential as corn growsfrom corn and each ear has the potential within it of becoming a stalk, and,inturn, producing other ears. Kikombe CCha Umoja, communal cup of unity,symbolizes the unity of all people of African desent. It is used to pour Tambiko,the libation, to the four cardinal points in the honor of the ancestors and is passed among the celebrants of the holiday as a sign of solidarity. Zawadi, gifts, may be given throughout the holiday or on a particular night to celebrate a special victory with that principle. The gift(s) aregiven as rewards for promises kept, tasks accomplished, difficulties overcome,or progress made. source:http://www.web2000.com/diversified-services/helpforu.htm

Learn mmore aabout KKwanzaa aand sstart yyou oown ffamily ccelebration. BBooks aareavailable aat :: BBlack IImages, JJokaes iin DDallas && TThe BBlack BBook WWorm iin FFt. WWorth.


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In tthe sspirit...

I see a place where forgivenessis not waved in the blood ofthose who ask to be. Wherepeople extend a helpful handand serve to make this landbetter for all men. Where thesun rises and there is alwaysplenty to eat. Where religiousfreedom is embraced equally. In tthe sspirit...

I see true sisterhood that singshymns of family and buildsbridges to understanding...nobody afraid to helpanother rise to their level of prosperity. Seeds planted and harvested each day tofeed this world a dose of real sincerity. In tthe sspirit...

I pray this day is not simply adream, but made real by theactions I take everyday.In tthe sspirit...

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Moments In History To remember...& More!

1936 Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics.

1967 Thurgood Marshall is the first AfricanAmerican appointed to the Supreme Court.

1972 Shirley Chisholm campaigns for thepresidency of the United States.

1972 Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young ofTexas and Georgia, respectively, become thefirst representatives in the U.S. Congress

elected from the South since 1901.

Source:Historical And Cultural Atlas Of African Americans, by:Molefi K. Asante & Mark T. Mattson ( first edition, 1992)

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DATES TO REMEMBER

& MORE...!1645 first Americanslave ship sails, the

Rainbowe.

1787 constitutionapproved and extends

slavery for 20 years.

1807 BritishParliament abolishesBritish slave trade.

1807 U. S. prohibitsimportation of Africans

for slavery.

1849 Harriet Tubmanescapes from slavery

in Maryland

1865 ThirteenthAmendment Abolishes

slavery.

1865 Nathan B.Forrest organizes the

Ku Klux Klan.

169,038 AfricanAmerican soldiers

served in the Civil War, resulting

in 68,178.

THE TTUSKEGEE IINSTITUTE - Beginning in the 1930s,the U.S. Public Health Service began treatment of 399African American men for 'bad blood.' The service wasactually conducting a study on the effects of syphilis onthe human. body The men were never told they hadsyphilis and were denied access to treatment yearsafter penicillin came into use in 1947. By the time thestudy was exposed in 1972, 28 men had died ofsyphilis, 100 others were dead of related complications,at least 40 wives had been infected and 19 children had contracted the disease at birth. Source: wwww.kn.

pacbell.com/wired/BHM/AfroAm.html

AAnn AAffrriiccaann AAmmeerriiccaann HHeerriittaaggee CCeelleebbrraattiioonnPatricia Maples has always had a great passion forlearning about her heritage and has visited manyparts of Africa throughout the years. Her passion hasgrown into a wonderful blessing for youth in our community, called “Kufika”. This cultural celebration isan African American youth program focused on developing leadership skills, enhancing cultural knowledge, providing educational resources and mentors.This unique program has become an annual initiative presented by the North Texas Business & ProfessionalWomen’s League.

Kufika, a Swahili that means “Arrival” is fastbecoming a new tradition for African American families throughout the metroplex. Ms. Maples, saysthey focus on mentoring high school seniors in lifeenhancement skills using the Seven Principles ofKwanzaa. The Kufika journey ends with an African-centric Heritage Gala that introduces the young people to the community.

If you would like tickets to the 2004 AAfrican-ccentricHeritagge GGala or more information on DONATIONSNEEDED and the 2005 ““Kufika” pproggram, contactPatricia Maples at 214-8823-99449 or email [email protected].

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Saluting African American Artist From The Past!James Weldon Johnson was both the elder statesman and the Renaissance Man ofthe Harlem Renaissance: in addition to his successful literary life as a poet, novelist,and editor, he served as secretary general of the NAACP and as a consul in the U.S.Diplomatic Corps. His God's Trombones, a sequence of sermons, captures thegeneric and at the same time highly individual voice of the Negro preacher. His "LiftEvery Voice And Sing" was sung every morning by generations of children in segregated schools as "The Negro National Anthem."

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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of themost common medical conditions in the United States, affecting more than 50 million Americans. It occurswhen your heart works harder than normal to pumpblood to the rest of your body. Many people who havehigh blood pressure do not know they have it, because

there are usually no obvious symptoms. If left untreated, high bloodpressure can result in serious health problems, such as brain, kidney, eye,heart or blood vessel damage, heart disease and stroke.

PRESSURE RREADINGS AAND WWHAT TTHEY MMEAN:

A normal blood pressure for adults should be less than 140/90.

A systolic pressure of 130 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 85 to89 should be watched carefully. A blood pressure reading equal to or greater than 140 (systolic) over90 (diastolic) is considered high.

Prevention measures you can take! The following are lifestyle changes youcan make to help reduce your risk of developing hypertension, such as:

1. MMaintain hhealthy wweigght2. EExercise aat lleast tthree tto ffive ttimes aa wweek3. EEat ffoods tthat aare llow iin ffat aand ssodium4. EEat vveggetables, ffruits aand ffiber5. DDon't ssmoke6. LLimit aalcohol cconsumption7. CCope wwith sstress iin aa hhealthy wway8. HHiggh bblood ppressure iis ccontrollable tthouggh tthe llifestyle9. SSee yyour ddoctor rreggularly

Remember, high blood pressure is controllable and you should communicateany changes to your primary care physician. He or she will work with youto determine which medications will work best for you and help you develop a diet and exercise plan according to your individual needs.

“High Blood Pressure, The Silent Killer”

Did You Know?...According to the American Heart Association up to 50%of prescription medication for high blood pressure is not taken properly.Learn more @ www.americanheart.org


Did You Know?Langston HHughes, known as the unofficial Poet Laureate of his race, "to explain and illuminate the Negro condition in America." His personal credo,"The Negro Artist and the Racial Mountain," became the credo of a generation of African American poets. Hughes' poetry drew from traditionalsources and individual voices; his experiments in form reflect an attempt to capture the myriad colors known collectively as "black." His opus speaks not forHughes the man, but for the race as a whole. source:www.poets.org/poets/poets.cfm?prmID=166

Gwendolyn BBrooks - she enjoyed a great literary career with "cross-over" suc-cess. Her second book, Annie Allen, won the 1950 Pulitzer prize. Sterling AA.Brown - a professor at Howard University, many of his poems spoke of strongmen and women who resisted the oppression of racism, poverty, and fate.Countee CCullen - a poet who thought a lot about his own and collectiveAfrican-American identity in his poems. James WWeldon JJohnson - a poet, nov-elist and wrote "Lift Every Voice And Sing". Claude MMcKay - born and raisedin Jamaica, wrote of the immigrant's nostalgia and the American negro's prideand rage. Source:www.poets.org/poets/poets.cfm?prmID=166


African American Poets Of The Black Harlem Renaissance

African American HealthCheckTM

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BREAST CANCER KILLS 5600AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN.

The American Cancer SocietyGuidelines For The Early Detec-tion Of Breast Cancer:

If you are age 40 and over:Have a mammogram every year.Have a clinical breast exam byyour health care provider everyyear. Do a breast self-exam eachmonth.

If you are age 20 to 39:Have a clinical breast exam byyour health care provider at leastevery three years. Do a breastself-exam each month.

For more information aboutbreast cancer, call toll freeanytime 1-800-ACS-2345

or on the Internet www.cancer.org.

WHY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE SOIMPORTANT TO YOUR HEALTH

Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, andfiber that your body needs. They're also packed withhundreds of disease-fighting phytochemicals—naturalsubstances that work as a team to protect good health.Only fruits and vegetables, not pills or supplements,can provide all of these nutrients together. While theexact mechanisms of specific phytochemicals arebeing studied, one thing is clear: the different colors offruits and vegetables—green, yellow-orange, red,blue-purple, and white—all contain a unique array ofdisease-fighting phytochemicals that work togetherwith vitamins and minerals to protect our health.

Here are just a few examples of the phytochemicalsfound in various fruits and vegetables:

Carotenoids from red and yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. (ex. tomatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots)

Lycopene in tomato-based foods.(ex.tomato sauce, tomato paste)

Lutein and zeaxanthin in leafy greens. (ex. spinach, romaine lettuce)

Flavanoids in brightly colored fruits and vegetables (ex. blueberries, cherries, strawberries)

Source: http://5aday.gov/9aday/blackmenshealth/ index.html

HEALTH TIP! When you pick up your medicine at the pharmacy, check to be sure itis the medicine you were prescribed by your doctor. Always make sure your doctorknows how the medicine is working. Contact your doctor immediately if you are havingan allergic reaction to the medicine. Remember, communicating with your doctor canhave positive outcomes for your health. Source: webmd.com

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African Americans You Should know!

Mary MMcLeod BBethune ((1875- 11955)Founder of Bethune-Cookman College Born on July 10,1875 in Mayesville, South Carolina, Mary McLeod Bethuneranks high among great women in America. Mary Bethunewas the youngest of seventeen children and her parentswere share-croppers. She almost single-handedly wasresponsible for building Bethune-Cookman College in1923. With only one dollar and fifty cents, nerve and deter-mination, she set out to build a school for the Blacks whowere working in the railroad labor camps in Florida. Slowlythe school emerged from old crate boxes and odd roomsof old houses near the Daytona Beach City Dump.Bethune served as the school's president until 1942.Today Bethune-Cookman graduates thousands. In 1935,she received the NAACP Springarn Medal as a symbol ofdistinguished achievement and President Rooseveltappointed her national director of the National YouthAdministration's Division of Negro Affairs. She died onMay 18, 1955 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

A. PPhilip RRandolph Raised in abolitionist traditions by his minister father, A.Philip Randolph mirrored those beliefs for more than 60years as a champion of equal rights. He came to nationalprominence by organizing the Brotherhood of Sleeping CarPorters and achieved the first union contract signed by awhite employer and an African American labor leader (in1937). In 1941 he conceived a march on Washington, DC,to protest exclusion of African American workers fromdefense jobs. Faced with the public relations threat of100,000 marchers, President Franklin Roosevelt established the wartime Fair Employment PracticeCommittee. Randolph founded the League for NonviolentCivil Disobedience Against Military Segregation, which in1948 pressured President Harry Truman into ending segregation in the armed forces. He also co-founded TheMessenger, a weekly magazine of African-Americanprotest, and lecturing across the country.SSoouurrccee:: wwwwww..kknn..ppaaccbbeellll..ccoomm//wwiirreedd//BBHHMM//AAffrrooAAmm..hhttmmll

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“Remember hhealthy eeating aand eexercise ccan bbe aa ffamily aaffair!”

Italian Heart HealthyChicken/Pasta Ingredients :8 oz fresh pasta shells, or 6 oz dry pasta shells 1 1/4 lb fresh spinach 1 lb chicken breast, bone/skin grill, cut1" cubes 4 med clove garlic, chop fine 1 tsp olive oil, or vegetable spray 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 tsp nutmeg or mace 1 x salt and pepper 1/2 cup parmesan, grate

Cook the spinach in the broth until tender. Drain and reserve broth. Mashout excess liquid. Cook pasta. Preheat asautee pan or heavy skillet over mediumheat, add the oil or vegetable spray andsautee the garlic, stirring constantly, untilit is white. Don't allow it to brown. Addthe spinach and nutmeg or mace, saltand pepper. Add the chicken pieces tothe spinach, stir and turn and add asmall amount of the reserved cookingbroth. Stir and turn the spinach until it is

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Chicken Jambalaya12 ounces boneless, skinless chickenbreasts or turkey breast tenderloin, allvisible fat removedVegetable oil spray1 mediums onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped1 medium red bell pepper, chopped1/2 cup chopped celery3 cloves garlic, minced1 141/2-ounce cans no-salt-addedtomatoes,chopped (reserve liquid)1 cup quick-cooking brown rice 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper4 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped

Rinse chicken and pat dry, Cut intobite-size pieces, Set aside. Spray aDutch oven with vegetable oil. Placeover medium-high heat. Add onion,bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Cookuntil tender, about 7 minutes.

Sit in chopped tomatoes and tomatoliquid, rice, thyme, black pepper, salt,and ground red pepper. Stir in chick-en and Canadian bacon. Bring to aboil over high heat. Reduce heat,cover, and simmer 15 minutes or untilchicken and rice are tender and liquidis absorbed.

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