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Growing up having a father and grandparents who were born in Alabama, I would hear stories about life in the South. It was always surprising to me, that none of them ever wanted to return to Alabama to live. Yet, here I am Detroit born, raised and I absolutely love the South, mainly for the weather and my family. However, for those individuals who grew up in the 1930s, like my grandparents, it was a lived experienced and a memory in time that kept them from ever wanting to return. It's been near...
Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime! It's estimated that more than 281, 500 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 49,290 non-invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women living in the United States. For men, although rare, the estimation is that 2,650 will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer this year alone! Approximately 530 of those men will die, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Keeping your...
It was one of the hottest weekends to close out the month of August and the Women of Wisdom ministry of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, could be seen working as they were determined to have a successful community event. Temperatures outside were in the 90s, without a trace of wind blowing and the sun was brightly shining. That didn't stop the community outreach. The Community Fest 21 brought out 12 vendors, from Food Trucks and hotdog stands, to childrens and adult boutiques, church goe...
As we celebrate Father's Day all across America, did you know that it first began on the 3rd Sunday of June, in 1972. At first, a day being dedicated to them was not easily accepted. Now the day is spent celebrating fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father figures that are in our lives with gift giving and food. It's been told, that nothing compares to the day when a man becomes a father. He finally experiences a love that he didn't know existed. Some fathers credit that having a child, helped t...
This weekend, people from all across the United States will celebrate the oldest commemorative event called Juneteenth.Juneteenth marks our country's second Independence Day.Observed on June 19th, celebrations can range from a day to the entire month of June depending on the region where people live. You may be saying to yourself, I've never heard of this day of celebration, where did it come from? This is why celebrating Juneteenth matters. Written as an official document, the Emancipation...
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer among both men and women combined in the United States. It's also the third most common cancer diagnosis in African Americans. This year alone according to the American Cancer Society, it's estimated that colon cancer will have 104,270 new cases and rectal cancer will have 45,230 new cases. Research shows that African Americans have the highest rate of colorectal cancer than any other racial group in the US and it's ravaging our community....
Hello Telegram News readers, As we all know, this year, has taken us by surprise. From the coronavirus pandemic to police brutality, violence and the killing of unarmed Black people and even the elections. This year, will certainly be forever etched in our memories and written in the history books. Even with all that has transpired, in the season of Thanksgiving, we all have something to be Thankful for! There’s a verse in the bible that can be found in I Thessalonians 5:16-18, that says, ...
In recent years, on television, there are many different types of singing competitions. Some, have left the fate of the contestant solely in the hands of celebrity judges, while others, have the audience or America's opinion to help them make it to the next round. Either way, it's never easy for those looking for their start to fame. It takes a lot of nerves, years of preparations and a tremendous amount of support from family and friends. This year, as Season 19 of the Emmy Award-winning musica...
In the United States, according to www.breastcancer.org, about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. This year alone, it's estimated that more than 276,000 new cases will be diagnosed in women and nearly 2,600 new cases in men are expected. Yes, if you didn't know, Breast Cancer can be found in both women and men. Unfortunately, for women, the death rate is higher than any other known cancer besides lung cancer. The details and the numbers are...
It's not every day that a child born into this world grows up with the reality, knowing that they may not live past the age of 40. Imagine being a parent and being told by doctors, that your child's lifespan will be shorten because they were born with a genetic illness called, Sickle Cell Anemia. A heartbreaking reality, it is, at that very moment. How will you guide your child through life? How will you treat them? Will they make it to their 18th birthday? Will they experience graduating...
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. In 1983, Congress designated the month of September to help bring attention and focus to Sickle Cell research and treatment. The theme for this year's celebration is Sickle Cell Matters. Across the country, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and its local chapters will host various events including fundraisers, blood drives, walks and virtual programs to bring awareness to the community. Now you may ask the question what exactly is...
