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Wrap-up: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) Commemoration

Wrap-up: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) Commemoration

February 17, 2012 0 Comments Blog mlp

February 7 was National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). Fellow blogger, Sojourner Marable Grimmitt of Married with Two Boys shares her experience. She also interviewed me for a local Atlanta news site. Links and content are included below. Enjoy. *** This week I had the opportunity to attendRead more
Death of king sized candy bars

Death of king sized candy bars

February 17, 2012 0 Comments General mlp

I am sure that you have heard the news by now – The Mars Corporation will no longer make king-sized versions of their candy bars and the company has decided to reduce the size of their standard candy bar . There are two interesting aspects about this move: This decision subtly closes theRead more
Lactating mothers and their babies deserve respect: Would you eat in the bathroom?

Lactating mothers and their babies deserve respect: Would you eat in the bathroom?

September 02, 2011 1 Comment Blog mlp

FC&L has partnered with Married with Two Boys to launch a new campaign, Table for Two. More details to come. Please read below for more information about this important cause. By: Sojourner Marable Grimmett, Fox 5 Atlanta, MyAtlantaMoms.com One of the greatest struggles for breastfeedingRead more
Atlanta is Greater Than AIDS

Atlanta is Greater Than AIDS

July 08, 2011 0 Comments Blog mlp

FCL co-sponsored its second health event, which was held in support of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on June 25. I was linked up with a few local organizations since the Spring. My goal: to offer PR and marketing services in support of an event for NHTD and co-sponser events. I spoke with a fewRead more
National Women’s Health Week: May 8-14

National Women’s Health Week: May 8-14

May 11, 2011 0 Comments Blog Dominique

Ladies, did you know this week is National Women’s Health Week? National Women’s Health Week is a week long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities, businesses, government,Read more

Beyonce supports Obama “Let’s Move!” Campaign

April 10, 2011 1 Comment Blog mlp

Updated with video link (released 4.27.11). This is great news. According to our friends over at Necolebitchie.com, Beyonce has released a remake of her Get ‘em bodied video in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign. I believe wholeheartedly in the power ofRead more
No joke: April 1 is National Walk to Work Day

No joke: April 1 is National Walk to Work Day

March 31, 2011 2 Comments Blog, General mlp

Yes, you read the post title correctly and this is no April Fool’s joke (wouldn’t that be cruel? lol). I can’t make this stuff up, people. I don’t think I have ever heard of this particular public health observance day (there are so many – for a full list, please visitRead more
Gut-proof grocery shopping for dummies

Gut-proof grocery shopping for dummies

March 19, 2011 0 Comments Blog Jalil

Part 1. Do you dread going to grocery store? For some, anxiety overtakes you at the thought of grocery shopping. Throw in the task of trying to make smart food choices and a having your family actually enjoy them and we an easily  throw in the towel and sling hot pockets and Lucky charms in [...]Read more
Anti-abortion billboard targeting blacks placed in New York’s Soho neighborhood

Anti-abortion billboard targeting blacks placed in New York’s Soho neighborhood

February 28, 2011 1 Comment Blog, General mlp

Courtesy of our friends at Clutch Magazine: Yesterday, Texas-based anti-abortion group Life Always erected a billboard targeted at African-American women on the corner of Watts and Sixth Avenue in New York’s upscale SoHo shopping district. According to the NY Times, Steven Broden, a pastor andRead more
Jennifer Hudson and WW: The best darn health marketing campaign of 2010. Period.

Jennifer Hudson and WW: The best darn health marketing campaign of 2010. Period.

December 31, 2010 5 Comments Blog, General mlp

Yes. I have joined and quit Weight Watchers (WW) about 2 times in the past 2 years.  I don’t guilt myself about it, though, since I am still in that transition weight range – not exactly skinny, but a few more runs to 5 Guys Burgers and Fries could push me into the Obese BMI [...]Read more

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Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

Sebelius At Georgetown Calls For ‘Conversation and Compromise’

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

Reuters/Chicago Tribune: Health Secretary Urges Contraception Compromise U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, in a speech at Georgetown University a few miles from the
Medical success or boondoggle?

Medical success or boondoggle?

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

For more of CNN correspondent Drew Griffin’s investigation of India’s experimental embryonic stem cell therapy, watch “CNN Presents: Selling a
Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

Fitness: Exercise apps for your smartphone

May 19, 2012 0 Comments News

Forget Angry Birds. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool for improving your overall fitness if you give it half a chance. Whether you’re a couch potato looking to