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What Really Makes Dollars and Sense: The Financial Factor of Nicovanna Shannon, CEO of Shannon, Shannon & Associates, Inc.
As CEO and co-owner of Shannon, Shannon & Associates, Inc., a family-owned and operated financial planning firm in Montgomery, Alabama, Nicovanna Shannon gives back to others using the power of numbers because, at an early age, her mother instilled the importance of community-building.
DJ Maestro: Dance Music Master On A Mission
Learn about DJ Maestro, the Detroit native with 30 years of DJ experience, who moved to Birmingham, Alabama to shake up the music and line-dancing market in the South.
10 Resources for Black Health & Wellness
The need to close the health-wealth gap among the southern black community has never been more important. In this article, Keisa Frugé, breaks down 10 resources that’ll help us do just that.
Emotional Eating: Gaining Control Over Harmful Eating Habits
Emotional eating is a hidden eating disorder in the black community. If the constant urge to eat is weighing you down, learn how to gain control over this unhealthy eating habit.
This Southern Woman Didn't Like Her Man's Raw Shea Butter, So She Whipped Up Her Own
The raw shea butter her man was using just didn’t do it for Nyoshi Lashae. Learn more about the North Carolina based cosmetics line that enhances skin care for diverse skin conditions.
3 Ways to Manage Stress and Bring Back the Sunshine During Dark Times
Discover Landon’s stress busting solutions that'll make your body say thank you, without relying on compulsive behavior.
Protecting Your Health During COVID-19
COVID-19 is the gift that sadly keeps on giving. What was initially dismissed as “just another flu” is now a global pandemic that has killed thousands, sickened millions, and crippled our national and global economy. Discover some steps you can take to safeguard your health from the virus.
Protein 101: All You Need To Know About Protein
You don’t have to be a nutritional expert to know that protein is king—or is it? These days, it seems confusion abounds, so here we’ll delve into the ins and outs of this popular nutrient: what is it, where is it, which type is best and how much does your body need.
Live Your Best Fitness Life With Darci Daniel of Goals By Darci
Jaquetta Bazier meets Darci Daniel, a powerhouse of a personal trainer, to talk body goals and how she became to be the fitness force she is today for black women in Cypress and NW Houston.