New York City’s Harlem, America’s Black cultural capital, continues to sprout nouveaux eateries, upscale franchises and other in-vogue gathering places at a dizzying pace. Renowned saxophonist Bil
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No one wants to hear the words: “You have breast cancer.” But thanks to advances in breast cancer treatments and the increased use of mammograms, they do not have to be a death sentence if the can
BY Bevolyn Williams-Harold
When African-American playwright August Wilson suddenly passed away this year at the age of 60, it was a great loss to the American theatrical community. Wilson left a definitive mark on American thea
BY Linda Armstrong
Maintaining good nutrition and a steady exercise regimen can be difficult for busy professionals, executives and business owners. That’s where a new group of experts called “body composition speci
BY Ines Bebea
For many Americans, the onset of summer brings to mind those long-forsaken goals to improve their health and wellness they set at the beginning of the year. Whether or not the changes we desire can st
BY Christine W. Thorpe, Ed.M., M.A.
Two of the films that debuted at prestigious film festivals in New York this year are gaining recognition for their stirring subject matter and the fact that they are the works of women. The first fil
BY Linda Armstrong
Shoes that fit properly help you do the things you enjoy. They provide comfort and improve performance. Statistics show that 80 percent of foot pain is due to the improper fitting of shoes. Many condi
BY Jean V. Archer, M.D.
Imagine a stylish, elegant restaurant whose menu comprises gourmet meals based on Guyanese and Caribbean cuisine. Add the experience of being surrounded by huge photographs of sexy fashion models in n
BY Linda Armstrong
Americans still do not know the relatively easy steps for minimizing the effects of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon (the large intestine) and rectum (the lowest part of the c
BY Toomas M. Sorra, M.D., FACG
For years the songs of top singers and groups have been incorporated into Broadway musicals. Examples are Mamma Mia! which features the music of the Swedish group, ABBA, and Moving Out, which features
BY Linda Armstrong