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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
What you need to know about the new HIV vaccine

What you need to know about the new HIV vaccine

August 20, 2011 0 Comments Blog, General mlp

Unless you have been living under a rock, or if you have absolutely no concern over your sexual health and wellness (e.g. no sex life) or the sexual health of others, you have certainly heard about some breaking major developments in the world of HIV prevention. While the holy grail of HIVRead 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
Phone Sex: #Winning or just plain #Weird

Phone Sex: #Winning or just plain #Weird

June 24, 2011 0 Comments Blog Melanie

I was perusing one of my favorite social networks when I noticed the status of a friend that asked of its followers how they felt about phone sex. It was a very simple question but it amassed a huge response. And what I found was there is such a mixed review on the subject. Some [...]Read more
Mental health and the modern woman

Mental health and the modern woman

April 19, 2011 1 Comment Blog mlp

This has been a heavy week for women – one that is sure to bring the issue of mental health, stress and emotional stability to the forefront. Or at least in a perfect world, it will. Need a recap? Here are 3 of the most press-worthy examples (all from this week alone): 1. A scorned [...]Read more
Broken windows and unmet expectations

Broken windows and unmet expectations

April 13, 2011 10 Comments Blog Melanie

Debut blog of Melanie The Beautiful. I am sure that, by now, you have seen the viral video of the young woman literally bashing the windows out of her assumed lover’s Cadillac. *blank stare* If you haven’t, please spend (Read: waste) 6 minutes of your precious time viewing it here. Now, whatRead more
The morning after pill – everyday?

The morning after pill – everyday?

March 22, 2011 0 Comments Blog mlp

I just had to share this article. I have never been a 1-a-day pill advocate. Whether it be vitamins, medication or birth control – I am always inconsistent.  When it comes to birth control, this leaves a tremendous amount of room for error – enough for a 9-month special delivery.  Read more
Slate.com reports: Sex is Cheap

Slate.com reports: Sex is Cheap

March 17, 2011 0 Comments Blog mlp

Not to beat the ‘Single/Degreed Black Women’ debate to death, but I am really interested in the so-called ‘residual’ effects of all of the relationship dynamics that are dominating our cultural dialogue (insert Steve Harvey book link, recent article from Tracy McMillan,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