Obesity is at an all time high in America. For the African American woman, the rate is the highest, attributing to astronomical numbers in the cases of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer, and heart disease. What can be done to change this?

A new series on getting finacially fit. Statistically speaking, men have a higher ratio debt than women. However, it is has been more difficult for women to get out of debt; most debt coming from credit cards. More women use fifty percent of their income on paying off their debts...

A two part series on depression. Many women suffer from depression. While many Caucasian women are readily diagnosed, it is not so amongst Black women. Black women are three times as likely to suffer from depression. Many readily accept that it is what it is: the life of a Black woman.

What is it about the Black woman? What is it that makes her who she is, and determines where she is going? Was it the women before her; her mother, grandmother, great grandmother? Who gives the Black woman her strength and character? We have a generation of daughters that need guidance...

We have read all the statistics concerning poverty in the Black community. As well as, the marriage statistics, the number of black children in foster care. You do not need anyone to tell you that times are hard. Who is responsible for all that is going on? What can be done?

What does it mean to be Black in America? Are we any closer in living the dreams of our grand parents? Has Dr. King's Dream been fulfilled?

While researching the ins and outs of foster care, it was well noted the high rate of African American children that enter the foster care sytsem, the longevity of their stay, and the difficulty of placing them or having them adopted. Educating oneself is key to helping...

There are many things that are happening in our lives that we don't like, don't understand, and wish never happened. In deed there are some circumstances that are out of our control. But when do we stop and begin to be accountable for the things which we do have control over?

Tired of turkey? Then here's an easy and divine recipe for Roasted Leg of Lamb. Just in time for the holidays!

Want some last minute ideas for Thanksgiving with a SOULFOOD twist? Try any or all of these recipes and menus.