Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The Write Health: Knowledge and Prevention in the African-American Community


Happy June!! We are 6 months into 2021 and the topic of health continues to resurface again. As COVID has ravished many communities in the last year, there has been uncertainty and many questions regarding if this virus is permanently here to stay and if it's safe to let our guards down with no longer masking up and not following other protocol. The truth is whether or not the virus is subsiding or not, we as a people, especially in the African-American community have to be knowledgeable and in tune with our health. We can't allow ourselves to get too relaxed. We as a people are afflicted with more cases of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, renal failure, and cancer than any other group. Because of our views on health and relaxed stance, we run the risk of becoming a people once again known for bad health habits. This month's book club discussion will be focusing on this topic as we discuss the book, African-American Healthy: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Health. Written by an African-American doctor, Dr. Richard W. Walker, Jr., this guide will explore the lifestyles within the black community,  diseases that have plagued the black community, the symptoms, and treatments that can prevent the health decline. Understanding and then applying the knowledge is the key to longevity and progression within our communities. Join us on Tuesday, June 29 at 6pm as we learn from host Talema Cannon (faithful servant at the B.E.L.L. Family Center) more on how to improve our health, one tip at a time. In addition to our writing gifts, we are "Called to Conquer" our health and well-being too so let's do it!!



In His service,


Lequvia Ousley

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