NYC Women's Advocate Honored With Ann Atwater Icon Award

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DONNA HYLTON HONORED WITH THE ANN ATWATER ICON AWARD

Donna Hylton

New York -- Author, activist and women's advocate, Donna Hylton was honored as the only person in NYC with the Ann Atwater Award, at the film screening for Best of Enemies starring Academy-Award nominee Taraji P. Henson. Ms. Hylton was recognized along with Jamila T. Davis, for her significant contributions to the community at large and activism in criminal justice reform.

Donna Hylton has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the country. She draws upon her experience imprisoned in a women's correctional facility for 27 years, with some of that time spent in solitary confinement.

Now released, Donna emphasizes the importance of building communities through economic, racial and gender justice. Donna encourages systems to recognize how the trauma of sexual violence and abuse are often root causes that result in victimization and that 90% of women who have been abused are being incarcerated, especially women of color.

Checkout This Video Interview With Civil Rights Icon Ann Atwater

Learn How A Postage Stamp Saved This Author's Life And Then She Met Oprah

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HOW A POSTAGE STAMP SAVED A POSTAL WORKER FROM COMMITTING SUICIDE WHICH ULTIMATELY LED HER TO MEET OPRAH WINFREY

Author Meiko S. Patton with Oprah Winfrey

Sacramento, CA -- In 2008, Meiko S. Patton lost her mother to colon and liver cancer. Her mom, Bernice Patton was just 59-years old. After the death of her mom, Meiko regularly contemplated suicide and was in a state of depression for several years.

Meiko worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service and every day she would see stamps. One day, while having recurring thoughts of suicide, a thought from the Divine about a postage stamp popped into her brain. She thought deeply that day about the purpose of a stamp and that one thought changed the trajectory of her life.

She challenged herself to live like a postage stamp because they stick to their purpose and never ever give up. Meiko began setting goals for her spiritual, mental and emotional health. She decided for 21 straight days to get up at 4 a.m. and go to the gym before work. She not only kept that promise to herself, she kept up that regimen for nearly a decade.

Discover How The Truth Of Systemic Racism Is Finally Exposed

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RACIAL EQUITY INSTITUTE RELEASES 'GROUNDWATER APPROACH' WHITEPAPER TO EDUCATE ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT SYSTEMIC RACISM

The 'Groundwater' metaphor explains that society is racially structured, and the foundational structure of racism is what causes racial inequity within institutions and systems.

Greensboro, NC -- A free download of "The Groundwater Approach" is now available on the Racial Equity Institute (REI) website for those seeking a better understanding of how systemic racism permeates throughout major and minor institutions. The document explores how American society operates at every level to reinforce racial discrimination and racial disparities across the board - from wealth accumulation and health care outcomes, to educational achievement, criminal justice proceedings and professional career advancement.

The Groundwater whitepaper was co-authored by REI managing director Deena Hayes-Greene and Bayard Love. The Racial Equity Institute is an alliance of trainers, organizers and institutional leaders dedicated to creating racially equitable organizations and systems.

Here's an excerpt from the 'Groundwater Approach' whitepaper:

"The fish, the lake and the groundwater: If you have a lake in front of your house and one fish is floating belly-up dead, it makes sense to analyze the fish. What is wrong with it? Imagine the fish is one student failing in the education system. We'd ask: did it study hard enough? Is it getting the support it needs at home? But if you come out to that same lake and half the fish are floating belly-up dead, what should you do? This time you've got to analyze the lake. Imagine the lake is the education system and half the students are failing. This time we'd ask: might the system itself be causing such consistent, unacceptable outcomes for students? If so, how? Now... picture five lakes around your house, and in each and every lake half the fish are floating belly-up dead! What is it time to do? We say it's time to analyze the groundwater."

See Why HBCU Wellness Educator Cautions Americans About Obesity And Declining Health

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Highly Respected Elizabeth City State College (HBCU) Wellness Educator Charles Singleton Weighs In On The US Obesity And Health Crisis

Truly and reflectively, 51-55 years ago, at Elizabeth City State College (ECSC, HBCU), Dr. Walter N. Ridley, President (Contemporary Living Professor), now Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), the Physical Education Department of professors, instructors, teachers and various faculty members, successfully taught me the principles of health, nutrition, physical education, science, psychology and wellness.  For this early learning experience, I am so grateful.  Thank you, Robert L. Vaughn, Professor and Chairman of the Physical Education Department (Kinesiology & Head Basketball Coach), Thomas L. Caldwell, Assistant Professor of Physical Education (Curriculum Design & Head Football Coach), Georgia L. Smith, Assistant Professor of Health; Instructors: Mollie M. Beasley (Physical Education Curriculum), Valerie W. Vaughn (Modern Dance Teacher), Alvin T. Kelley (Athletic Trainer, Assistant Basketball & Football Coach), Jake Bentley (Football & Tennis Coach), John Turpin (Football & Gymnastics Coach) and Roy F. Knight (Football & Wrestling Coach).

Other outstanding ECSC Professors, who had a direct influence on my role in developing physical education and health concepts, wellness and clinical research initiatives , publishing and writing were: Dr. Helen M. Caldwell, Assistant Professor of English, Dudley O. Sims, Instructor of English, Dr. Edna L. Davis, Professor of Music and Chairwoman of the Music Department (Mentor), Leonard R. Ballou, Assistant Professor of Music (Archivist), Dr. William E. Anderson, Dean of the College (Academic Letters), Thomas E. Carter, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Acting Dean of the College (Student Council Adviser), Leslye N. Stallworth, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Track Coach), Harold L. Gamble, Instructor of Social Science (Director of the Student Financial Aid Program), Dr. Chi-Kao Wang, Professor of Social Science, Dr. Thelma H. Anderson, Professor of Psychology, Dr. Sekender A. Khan, Professor and Chairman of the Biology Department: Helen H. Muldrow, Assistant Professor (Biology), Dorothy E. Thomas, Associate professor (Human Physiology), Dr. Herman G. Cooke, Professor of Biology (Mentor of Athletes), internationally acclaimed, and a Discoverer of an unknown species of Chironomids/Midges. These extraordinary educators without doubt, and early on, helped to shape my career and the lifesaving suggestions of this article.

Once again, hello everyone and thank you for reading my recent articles about the crash of the US economy is coming sooner than you think; aging, memory and mobility, and other societal issues, previously written about in 2018-2019.  Wherefore, these undesirable circumstances have brought me to further care about surviving these very important personal human threats, and health concerns involving US citizens: nuclear accidents, acts of nuclear terrorism, natural gas explosions, infrastructure calamities, global climate changes and the environmental effects of global warming, and aging issues; dementia: memory and mobility, crashing of the US economy, lack of knowledge, saving our souls from an endless death, and the continual onset of Human Obesity.  Readers, therefore, please note, in this article I will only discuss the plight of obesity with you. This article could very well save your life.

Get The Real Deal On Vernon Matthews Running To Be The 1st Black Mayor Of Waterbury, CT

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The Real Vernon Matthews

Who is Vernon Matthews? Vernon Matthews is a husband, father, community leader, public servant, and HBCU Graduate (Bethune Cookman). Vernon Matthews is a life long resident of Waterbury, CT and has benefited from many of the things that the City of Waterbury had to offer, this is why Vernon Matthews has spent most of his adult life finding ways to give back to the very community that he loves and has given him so much.

He’s done things such as; bring attention and resources to the Martin Luther King Jr Park, which is the most precious and meaningful park to the black community of Waterbury. He has supported different reading and literacy initiatives, by going into the schools and reading to the children.

He has donated so much of his time and personal money to other community organizations and nonprofits doing work in the community, he has volunteered at different churches, youth sports leagues, and food kitchens that provide hot meals for the homeless. Vernon has also brought attention to blight issues and has addressed many of the concerns for all of Waterbury’s residents, regardless of their race, culture, age, gender, or political beliefs.

3rd Annual Black Web Fest Focuses on Creators' Health and Wellness

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3RD ANNUAL BLACK WEB FEST FOCUSES ON CREATORS' HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Festival Takes Place April 12th and 13th in NYC

New York, NY -- Black Web Fest is hosting their third annual festival starting April 12, 2019 at Dumbo Loft in Brooklyn and ending on April 13, 2019 at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. The event is a part of an international event series that celebrates Black creators and digital content. Black Web Fest 2019, their premier festival, features film screenings, a wine tasting, workshops and a series of educational panels.

This year's festival is highlighting health and wellness by hosting a wellness exhibition on day one.  "As Black creators are faced with so much ongoing pressure, it's important that they still have safe spaces to gather, talk, and find solutions. During the festival, we're hosting a wellness exhibition and having a panel with industry experts.

We're bringing resources together to expose creators to the options available for their holistic health," says Victoria Coker, Creator of Black Web Fest.  Black Web Fest 2019 showcases films created by emerging and award-winning Black media makers from across the globe.

2019 Jay-Z Scholarship Program Now Open

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JAY-Z'S 2019 SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Created by rapper Jay-Z and his mother Gloria, the Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults.

The SCSF provides individual grants, paid directly to the educational institution, to every student who qualifies and reapplies yearly, from admission to graduation. The grant can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, travel and select costs of living.

All Shawn Carter Scholars are required to "give back" by conducting community service and by serving as mentors to younger, aspiring Shawn Carter Scholars.