Linda Mines will entertain and educate us on the history of Speakeasies, Bootleggers and Prohibition In Chattanooga.
CAHA’s meeting location: First Presbyterian Church, 554 McCallie Avenue
located at the corner of McCallie Avenue and Douglas Street with parking in the rear. For those who are not familiar with the area, the sanctuary is on the corner; next to the church is a tall building and between it and the larger building which is now owned by UTC is a small driveway. Enter the church from the parking lot; we meet in the chapel. (No steps involved). If you cannot find it, call 423-595-4468; we will get you to the meeting. All meetings are free of charge and open to the public; we ask you to come and bring a guest. Meetings are usually on Mondays unless noted, and all meetings begin at 6:00pm.
Important among the milestones is a technological transfer in partnership with Affordable Human Needs (AHN) and Frontida Records as promotion to build on the continued bond between Africa to America.
(Black PR Wire) LOS ANGELES, CA: Malick L. Manga and Bill Haley, Jr., Alex Haley’s grandson, will be visiting The Gambia to celebrate and acknowledge the awarding winning book, “Roots.” The seven milestone anniversaries surrounding the book and its ongoing cultural phenomenon is being revisited through a series of initiatives. Important among the milestones is a technological transfer initiative in partnership with Affordable Human Needs (AHN) and Frontida Records as promotion to build on the continued bond between Africa to America. Malick L. Manga and Bill Haley, Jr., will be arriving in The Gambia on January 9, 2023, in celebration of their joint legacies to kickstart the new year.
The year 2022 marked seven milestone anniversaries surrounding the award-winning book, ROOTS, which was written by world famous author Alex Haley. The massive trajectory of “Roots” was fostered by Haley’s chance meeting with Ebou Manga, a Gambian student at New York’s historic Hamilton College who was a major key to unlocking Alex Haley’s family lineage in West Africa. Manga later became Haley’s Chief Gambian Technical advisor for the novel and Pictured: Malick Manga (left) and Bill Haley (right) subsequent miniseries franchise, all of which led to a titanic shift of cultural identity by AfricanAmericans, and of the ties between Africans, African-Americans, and the African Diaspora.
“The Technology Transfer initiatives are a generational gift to the people of The Gambia; an affirmation of our ‘Roots’ legacy; and the seven milestone anniversaries, which include the 55th Anniversary of my grandfather and Ebou Manga’s inaugural visit to The Gambia,” said Bill Haley, Jr. “And, it is the story of my ancestral descendant Kunta Kinteh.” Malick L. Manga reiterated, “These initiatives are a reflection of the deep yearning we have in connecting to our Roots, a celebration of our joint legacies but they are also an answered call for those of us in The Diaspora to help with the development of our ancestral homeland.”
The Technology Transfer Initiatives to be discussed will be focused on Sustainable Housing, Education, Healthcare, Agriculture and Cultural Tourism; all which are critical sectors concerning the overall development for The Gambia.
Manga and Haley plan on unleashing a series of initiatives to the global public square which celebrates and inform a new generation of their Roots Legacy and the importance of the African diaspora.
We at Dove Style Magazine are honored to present the Hidden Treasure’s Award, to a woman who has earned the respect of so many, throughout the country and abroad.
Her leadership spectrum ranges from the work she does for kids and youth, to the elderly and legally disadvantaged. But it doesn’t stop there. She is also a seasoned educator and social science researcher. Her exemplary academic teaching career has earned her the honor of being chosen 2006 Outstanding Professor of the Year, Political Science department, at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. She is one of only two African Americans to receive this distinguished award.
The list of her other achievements and accolades are far too numerous to include. [See Link to her Bio.: JHH-Combined Resume-Bio 2022-12.docx]
Among women, she is highly respected and seen as an exceptional role model. Her professionalism, including candor in speaking her mind, when]necessary as she champions worthwhile causes, has earned her the respect of all who know her.
Known for her abundant love and human compassion, as well as her wisdom and most capable leadership, she exemplifies strength, courage and tenacity to forge positive change, locally, nationally and internationally. Indeed, she is both a servant and force to be reckoned with, in championing worthy causes.
For all of these reasons and more, she was chosen to be one of the first to be awarded the Dove Life Style Magazine’s Hidden Treasure Award.
We appreciate Dr. Howard-Hill for all that she does, as a pioneer and role model, and for always being there, and caring so deeply for others. The event which celebrated ten selected hidden treasure recipients, was held outside of the nation’s capital. Criteria for the selection, included shining the spotlight on individuals who have and continue to forge change and make positive contributions, often unnoticed and behind the scenes.
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field during a Monday night football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2, 2023.
Medical staff gave Hamlin CPR and shocked him with a defibrillator, restarting his heart’s normal rhythm. News outlets immediately began speculating that Hamlin may have suffered from commotio cordis – a potentially lethal stoppage of the heart caused by a strong impact to a person’s chest. The next day, the Bills announced that Hamlin had indeed experienced “cardiac arrest” but did not confirm whether the cause was commotio cordis.
1. What is commotio cordis?
Commotio cordis can happen to a person with a normal heart and occurs when a blunt trauma to a person’s chest – often while playing sports – leads to cardiac arrest where their heart stops pumping blood. Commotio cordis typically occurs in children and adolescents. The impact needs to be forceful and occur at a very particular moment in the heart’s electrical cycle. When this happens, the normally well-organized electrical signals that control the heart become chaotic. The uncoordinated electrical pulses cause the heart, and in particular the large blood-pumping chambers called the ventricles, to twitch and spasm in what is known as ventricular fibrillation, a type of heart arrhythmia.
This ECG diagram shows the electrical signals of a heart in ventricular fibrillation. Compared to the ordered, repeating electrical pulses of a normal heartbeat, this ECG is much more chaotic. Jer5150/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
This ECG diagram shows the electrical signals of a heart in ventricular fibrillation. Compared to the ordered, repeating electrical pulses of a normal heartbeat, this ECG is much more chaotic. Jer5150/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
When a heart is in ventricular fibrillation, it is no longer able to pump blood throughout a person’s body, and their organs begin to suffer damage due to lack of oxygen. Heart attacks, abnormal heart or artery structure, and many other issues can lead to ventricular arrhythmia. Regardless of the cause, if a person’s heart stops beating, the result can be deadly.
2. How can a physical impact cause a lethal arrhythmia?
A single heartbeat is a very coordinated series of muscle contractions that are all controlled by precise electrical signals. After the muscles in a heart contract, they need to reset and prepare for the next beat. This process, called repolarization, involves moving electrically charged ions to different parts of a cell so that the cell can effectively contract when it receives an electrical signal.
If a person gets hit in the chest during the fraction of a second that repolarization is occurring, the impact can trigger some of the electrical signals before the heart is ready. This disrupts the whole system, resulting in a chaotic electrical storm that throws the heart into spasms.
3. Are doctors sure it was commotio cordis?
Although Hamlin was able to stand upright immediately after the impact, it was only briefly. It was clear from the way he collapsed without making any effort to protect himself that no blood was getting to his brain. The fact that he received CPR and a shock from a defibrillator also showed that he was experiencing an arrhythmia or electrical disturbance of the heart. But it is not possible to diagnose commotio cordis from a video alone.
The reason many doctors are speculating that commotio cordis was the reason for Hamlin’s heart failure is that it occurred right after he collided with another player and that the impact could have been responsible. But, in most cases, a diagnosis is only made after an autopsy when all other potential causes of arrhythmia have been ruled out. Though more common among among children and adolescents than adult athletes, commotio cordis is so rare that it is hard to get reliable information on the number of occurrences. In a registry of patients who died from sudden arrhythmia in Minnesota, only 224 cases over a 15-year period were caused by commotio cordis.
Usually when a healthy athlete experiences sudden cardiac arrest, the cause is one of two more common conditions. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is when the walls of a person’s heart thicken and can cause sudden arrhythmia with no prior symptoms. Roughly 1 in 200 U.S. residents have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A person usually inherits the condition and multiple family members are often affected, so many people are diagnosed well before they begin playing competitive sports. However, some cases do slip through the cracks, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is responsible for about 21% of sudden arrhythmia deaths in athletes.
The second most common cause of fatal heart rhythms in athletes are abnormalities in the structure of a coronary artery. These abnormalities are present at birth and can compromise blood flow to the heart, sometimes resulting in issues during exercise. Around 1% of people have an issue with the structure of their coronary artery, and the problem is responsible for about 14% of cardiac deaths in athletes.
An automated external defibrillator, or AED, can restart a heart’s normal rhythm. Owain Davies/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY
4. How can people protect themselves from sudden and fatal arrhythmia?
Commotio cordis is a rare occurrence, but does happen in sports including boxing, baseball or football where blunt trauma directly to the chest is common. Appropriate precautions, like using chest padding, are the most effective way to prevent commotio cordis.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, coronary artery problems and other heart problems that may predispose someone to dangerous heart rhythms may be found through screening. Your doctor can offer advice on whether a screening could be beneficial to you or your family members.
No matter the cause, if a person’s heart stops pumping blood and oxygen isn’t getting to their brain, time is everything. Call 911 and start CPR immediately to delay the onset of brain damage or death until a defibrillator can hopefully restart the heart’s normal rhythm. (The CONVERSATION/Jan 4, 2023)
“A crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex.” The US Department of State uses this definition to relate to the often-used terms “human trafficking,” “modern slavery,” and trafficking in persons.” Almost identically, the US Department of Justice defines human trafficking as “a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts.”
January has been declared by both Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump as times of education and focus on the heinous global industry that objectifies humanity–typically women and children, but certainly the most vulnerable and at-risk–for the purpose of profit, often in illegal activities such as drug-running, prostitution and cheap enslaved labor.
Traffickers prey upon victims whose vulnerabilities–according to the US Dept. of Justice–include poverty, lack of legal immigration status, some degree of English language deficiency, along with unstable housing and financial security.
In November 2022, Tennesseans voted to amend the State’s Constitution, which read in Article I, Section 33, “That slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, are forever prohibited in this state.” Tennessee’s Constitution will read, after Tennesseans overwhelmingly voted to pass the amendment, “Slavery and involuntary servitude are forever prohibited.”
While human trafficking has never been legal or embraced in the Volunteer State, the new language will be clear that the legal standing of a person in Tennessee is never viewed as property, an object, or absent their constitutional rights.
How does the US compare to other nations in human trafficking?
Globally, a system is used to rank countries in a tiered list divided into four strata, with tier 1 being the level at which a nation is working to address human trafficking with some measurable progress made. Tier 4 is the worst.
America, thankfully, is in tier 1; with China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria and Venezuela in Tier 4. Within America, the states of California, Texas and Florida have the highest rates per capita of human trafficking, with the cities of Houston and Los Angeles leading with the highest number of crimes reported. The state of Georgia has a reportedly growing incidence of human trafficking, with Atlanta fueling the rise.
According to data in June 2022, of all criminal trafficking cases filed in 2021, 92% were sex trafficking cases, and 8% were forced labor trafficking cases. In addition to large cities, high profile sporting events with international patrons who are predominantly men are the locations where trafficked victims are most exploited.
The sin and crime of slavery was prohibited, and abolition began in America in 1863 with the Emancipation Proclamation. Just as profit drove slavery then, profit drives modern slavery today with the demand for prostitution and pornography. Should the demand go away, so would the profit.
Ron Harris, vice president of corporate workforce diversity for BlueCross.
Minority students with strong academic records and community service experience who intend to pursue a career in health care are encouraged to apply for the BlueCross Power of We Scholarship.
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 12. For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit bcbstnews.com/scholarship.
Established in 2013, the Power of We Scholarship program aims to build a more inclusive health care workforce in Tennessee, ultimately addressing the historic lack of opportunity and health disparities that minority populations face.
“These scholarships are a much-needed resource for many bright and talented students in our state,” said Ron Harris, vice president of corporate workforce diversity for BlueCross. “The financial assistance will help them achieve their dreams while improving access to care and overall health for our neighbors across Tennessee.”
Harris has served in various management roles at BlueCross for 30 years and is also a co-founder of the BlueCross BlueShield Association Diversity Alliance. He provides strategic leadership and counsel for diversity initiatives within the organization, including diversity awareness training, recruitment, cultural competency training, employee development and community outreach.
Sheena Freeman, president of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) – Memphis Chapter.
The scholarships are presented in partnership with the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) – Memphis Chapter and recognize achievements in academics, community service and leadership.
“We are proud to support the BlueCross Foundation and the BlueCross Power of We Scholarship,” said Sheena Freeman, president of NAHSE – Memphis Chapter. “We hope that by working together, we can improve inclusion in health care, helping more Tennesseans to seek regular care, establish trust and feel understood by their providers, which we believe will contribute to improved health outcomes in our communities.”
In 2020, the BlueCross Foundation doubled the number of awards given from three to six as part of the company’s larger commitment to address systemic racism and injustice within Tennessee communities.
Since the program was established, the BlueCross Foundation has awarded $405,000 in scholarships, helping more than a dozen promising students continue their studies in the fields of nursing, medical technology, pharmacy and more.
The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized to promote the philanthropic mission of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The foundation provides funding for the BlueCross Healthy Place program, which creates active, healthy spaces across Tennessee.
Number 6 may run through the Power T with his team and take the field as a defensive lineman or linebacker, but he’s known as the Southeastern Conference’s number 6 quarterback rusher with 36 pressures according to Pro Football Focus. An impressive list of accolades for the senior at the University of Tennessee.
Byron Young is a standout on the gridiron for the Volunteers. His influence as a player is dependable, and his talent made him a dominant presence in Tennessee’s Orange Crush. All this makes South Carolinian Young an NFL prospect.
BY’s talent can’t be underappreciated, but his personal story of grit and preparation provide the evidence that this young man is a success on the field, but is certainly fashioned to be a success in life.
In high school, Young’s talent didn’t catch the eyes of college recruiters. He moved to Alabama and played the 2017 season with a sports academy that closed in 2018. BY moved closer to home to Georgia and worked multiple jobs, at the same time.
Young began at Burger King and took the encouragement of his boss to take a second job at the local Dollar General Store in hopes of entering its management program. Byron was already demonstrating his committed work ethic and his desire to grow.
At both jobs, BY humbly worked the register, the grill, stocked shelves, mopped floors, or whatever the task at hand. Of himself, Young told a YahooNews.com reporter, “I was a great employee, and I worked two jobs at one time. But (football) was always on my mind. I just didn’t know where to start, and I thought it was impossible.”
Byron Young had a dream. He knew that it was up to him to make that dream a reality by leveraging his talent, his hard work, his willingness to do what others refused in hopes of having what others would not.
In 2019, Byron saw a flyer about a football tryout at Georgia Military College. He made the team and played one season after COVID interrupted his second year.
Throughout these two years, BY’s bills had to be paid so he went to school, practice and worked shifts at the local Circle K convenience store. The availability of online classes due to COVID allowed the determined young man to maximize his time and showcase his talent.
Byron made and distributed a video of his own highlights for other football programs. He signed with Tennessee in January 2021, and has been a “sponge” of willingness to learn, according to Tennessee’s defensive coordinator Tim Banks.
From flipping burgers to making key plays in Tennessee’s Orange Bowl victory, Byron Young is a winner.
“The reality is that he’s taken every opportunity and maximized it,” Coach Banks said. “That’s why he’s in the position that he’s in right now. Somebody is going to get a really good young man and a tremendous player.” Grit, work ethic, a defined dream and a plan–BY’s formula.
Local American Veterans #36 and American Legion #291 supported Kevin Baker in the Vet Centers’ annual Food Drive. The AMVETS donated turkeys and hams while assisting the American Legion with the preparation and distribution of the food boxes. Over 60 veterans and their families were assisted during this food drive. Veterans were given food, toiletries, hats, socks, gloves, and other items to help veterans in need. Thank you to all that donated their time and food/items.
Cosmetic products like toxic deodorants, body washes, soaps, and other ‘beauty’ treatments are causing greater numbers of breast cancer (though mainstream breast cancer ‘awareness’ organizations won’t talk about it).
These products contain toxic ingredients like aluminum chlorohydrate, triclosan, parabens, glycol, TEA, FD&C, DEA, and various other toxins that no one should absorb through their skin.
Common deodorant ingredients
Aluminum: Some studies have shown a connection between aluminum to cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease. Parabens: Disrupts natural hormones and are frequently found in biopsied tissue with breast cancer. Formaldehyde: Known carcinogen that kills germs, but also can kill healthy cells Phthalates: Natural hormone disruptors that can create an imbalance in your system. Propylene glycol: Otherwise known as antifreeze. Carries a slight risk of being toxic for your immune system.
Fortunately, women and men can do a simple, natural armpit cleanse to rid the body of toxic build-up that might cause breast cancer and other diseases.
Studies have shown that many women show to their doctor’s offices with cancer in the upper quadrant of their breasts, close to the lymph nodes that lay just under the armpit. Chemicals like aluminum (in deodorant) alter out hormones, primarily acting as phytoestrogens, and also congest the lymph system which is a big part of our immunity.
This phenomenon has been tested and proven. A study reportedly published in The Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry looked at breast samples of more than 17 patients, all of which had undergone mastectomies.
Those women using antiperspirants had more aluminum in their breast tissue.
Our bodies can normally handle toxic chemicals like aluminum and parabens by ridding the chemicals through our sweat glands. Obviously, if the sweat glands are clogged with foreign chemicals, then this makes it much more difficult for the body to do its work.
A simple mixture utilizing just four ingredients applied to the armpits like a mask will unclog the pores, and when washed away will take with it the toxic residue that have overburdened the sweat glands.
Follow this simple recipe, and be sure to drink plenty of clean water to flush out toxins even more as you clear one of the primary pathways of elimination:
Ingredients
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar – 1 Tablespoon
Rosemary Essential oil – 3 Drops
Cilantro Essential oil – 5 drops
1 tablespoon bentonite clay
Directions: Mix the ACV with clay in a bowl or glass. Add the essential oils. It should look like sour cream. You can also use Thieves oil or oregano oil.
Spread a layer on your armpit and leave; let rest for a few minutes.
If you aren’t in a hurry, you can leave it there for a longer duration so that it can really soak up the toxins.
Rinse the mixture from under your arms thoroughly and repeat the process at least once a week.
Another option to detox is to switch out your current deodorant all together. But here’s the 4-step process to do it:
After you stop using your current deodorant, use a loofah when showering to remove dead skin and toxins from under your armpit.
Apply aluminum-free baking soda to armpits when wet, then apply your natural deodorant. If you are sensitive to baking soda, as some people are, you can mix bentonite clay with apple cider vinegar and water to create a yogurt type of consistency. This is what I recommend for people who have sensitive skin.
When you smell an odor coming from your armpits, wash them and then apply aluminum-free baking soda. After that, apply the natural deodorant again. Or if you are sensitive to baking soda, use the bentonite clay mixture.
Repeat this process for up to two weeks or until your natural deodorant works for up to 6 hours.
Note that the first day you start, you may be repeating these steps 5-10 times, but each day that number goes down.
Leah’s own cleanse ended after the 4th day, and the average person takes 4-7 days to complete this cleanse. (BlackDoctor.org/Dr. Gould)
