AMA apologizes to black doctors for past racism (7:32 a.m.)
July 10, 2008 10:32 AM
CHICAGO (AP) — The American Medical Association today issued a formal apology for more than a century of discriminatory policies that excluded blacks from participating in a group long considered the voice of U.S. doctors.
The apology stems from initiatives at the nation’s largest doctors’ group to reduce racial disparities in medicine — from the paltry number of black physicians to the disproportionate burd… Continue
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Leukemia is a cancer (malignant disease) of the blood or 'bone marrow', (soft tissue found in the hollow interior of the bone.) It is characterized by the uncontrolled production of abnormal blood cells, usually white blood cells. The word leukemia means "white blood", which was derived by leukemia patients high white blood count. An excessive amount of white blood cells can interfere with other normal functioning cells..............................................
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Trichomoniasis, also known as "Trich" is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects about 7.4 million men and women in America each year. This STD is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Trich is most commonly found in women and uncircumcised men. Trich is the most common curable STD in sexually active men and women to this date. Trichomoniasis is primarily an infection of the reproductive organs and the urinary system genitourinary system.) In men, the most common si… Continue
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Heart attacks are a major cause of death and disability. Most people assume that the onset of a heart attack is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest pain and pain in the right arm or passing out...................................
This intersting article is posted by "Sven Ullmann" at http://www.healthocrates.com/Silent-Heart-Attack/. For more information visit :- http://www.health… Continue
How can Obama's Minster who said "terrible" things about America be considered "Culturally Healthy" let alone get and "Award"? Reverend Jeremiah Wright speaks out for the first time on Bill Moyer's PBS TV Show.
Black Liberation Theology
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Hi All,
I just wanted to inform you that an author Sven Ullmann has posted an interesting article on “Bladder control medication” at www.healthocrates.com
For reading the article visit at http://www.healthocrates.com/Bladder-control-medications
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Hi All,
I just wanted to inform you that an author Sven Ullmann has posted an interesting article on “The Symptoms Of Asthma” at www.healthocrates.com
You can read the article at http://www.healthocrates.com/The-Symptoms-Of-Asthma
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Hi All,
I just wanted to inform you that an author Olivia Andrews has posted an interesting article on “Symptoms of Influenza Flu” at www.healthocrates.com
You can read the article at http://www.healthocrates.com/Symptoms-of-Influenza-Flu
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BLACK MOSES: Maryland lawmakers seek honors for Tubman
Maryland members of Congress introduced legislation this week to honor Harriet Tubman, a Maryland-born abolitionist and humanitarian who led hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
"We w… Continue
Black Splash" Honors African-American Swimmers
Through the Jim Crow-era, African-Americans were excluded from America's institutions, beaches and pools. Few African-Americans participated in aquatic sports, but a documentary called "Black Splash" being shown… Continue
Zap Mama performs her hit, Bandy Bandy at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA on June 27, 2008. Includes intro. Actual Song begins at 2:58.
Can you feel the labor pains in the sound of the forest, Powerful. If you don't know this African Belgium,...
It is unfortunate that these video's of the Great Dr. Clarke are no longer available. His words, scholarship and wisdom are always of great value regarding Cultural Literacy. If someone finds these video's re-posted on YouTube or at a location oth...
I missed the mention of the Culturally Poisoned AA diet of Cool Aid and chitterlings, Which is bad for physical health as well as Cultural Health. We must work on both!
Hetep and Respect Doris, thanks for sharing your project. It is both an important and timely message to our children and families. Computers and video games like any other tool to assist humans (Technology), can be used for Culturally Healthy or C...