Marley Rae is ‘Walking Good’
October 16, 2024
Marley Rae is a multi-hyphenate figure in the creative wellness space, merging her passions for mental health, yoga, acting, and global connection.
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Naomi Hutchinson Helps Community Prioritize Self-Care & Wellness with Healthy+Well
August 28, 2024
Born in Louisville, Kentucky and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Naomi Hutchinson had a vibrant childhood where she was able to be creative and expressive.
“Outside of school, I spent my time dancing, cheerleading and hanging out with friends,” she recalled.
Building Foundation for The Bigger Picture
April 24, 2024
Dominique Burrell-Paige of The Blacker The Berry is stepping into his power by harnessing the Black experience – past, present and future – by pushing his mission through wellness and social justice.
Wendy Williams’ Brave Revelation: Living with Progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia
March 4, 2024
Before conquering daytime television, Williams spent 23 years building a devoted fan base on the radio with “The Wendy Williams Experience,” a top-rated daily radio show. Syndicated nationally, it aired on WBLS in New York, captivating an audience of more than 12 million people. In recognition of her contributions, Williams was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2009, a prestigious honor held by only a handful of women.
Plant-Based Enthusiast Ashley Farley Promotes Health and Wellness
September 28, 2023
Ashley Farley, also known as “Ashcooks” is a multifaceted plant-based enthusiast, curator of plant-based events, skincare alchemist, foodie and plant-based cook, all in one. Born and raised in San Jose, Farley moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to study social work at USC, and has been in the field of Public Child Welfare since 2007.
Crenshaw Christian Center Sheds Light on Sickle Cell Anemia
September 14, 2023
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and Juanita and her mother are spreading a hopeful message – sickle cell disease may be life changing, yet it need not be life draining.
Wellness Day for LAFD South Bureau Restores First Responders
June 29, 2023
On Wednesday, June 21, Crenshaw Christian Center (CCC) hosted the Los Angeles City Fire Department’s South Bureau for a day of self-care. Battalion staff from the Harbor area, South Los Angeles, Mid City and Century City — 26 stations in all, streamed in and out between emergency calls to become better equipped to serve community residents.
Get Fit with Britt-Nick Hosts 12th Annual Women’s Trinity Retreat, “Glow Up” In Montego Bay, Jamaica
June 2, 2023
By Denver Mackey Contributing Writer Cassandra Nickerson, founder of Get Fit with Britt-Nick Organization, and Janeshia Robinson, co-founder of the Annual Women’s Trinity Retreat, hosted their 12th annual retreat, “Glow Up” in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Get Fit with Britt-Nick is a growing health and fitness organization, dedicated to helping women of color develop the nutrition and fitness tools necessary to create a positive health legacy in their homes and communities. Being mentally and physically fit should be goal of every human being. However, sometimes lack of information, cultural influences and plain old bad habits, prevent us from living that reality.
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Cassandra Nickerson
May 11, 2023
By Denver Mackey Contributing Writer Celebrating Mother’s Day, Cassandra Britt-Nickerson talked with the Sentinel about her career and her organization, Get Fit with Britt Nick, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women of color develop the nutrition and fitness tools necessary to create a positive health legacy in their homes and communities. Most recently, Britt-Nickerson completed a 31-year career with the Los Angeles Police Department. In her three plus decades with the force, her working assignments included Detectives, Undercover Juvenile Narcotics, Field Sergeant, Anti-Terrorist Division and Undercover Vice. Her last assignment was the Assistant Officer in Charge of Recruitment and Employment
Speak Life Campaign Urges Colon Cancer Awareness in Black Community
April 20, 2023
Providence St. John’s Hospital launches the Speak Life Campaign to spread awareness of colon cancer in Black community.
Councilwoman Hutt, Tabor Family and KJLH Host Spring Fest LA Event
April 13, 2023
L.A. Councilwoman Heather Hutt, the Tabor family and KJLH radio station hosted the first annual Spring Fest LA at the Michelle and Barack Obama Rancho Cienega Park in South Los Angeles on Saturday, April 8.
New Discovery in the Growth of the Teenage Brain
December 8, 2022
Even though the pandemic has declined in our country, we still see an increase in mental health issues and challenges faced by young teenagers.
Aeriq McNayre wants community to have fun while staying fit with “Simply44”
October 6, 2022
Los Angeles native Aeriq McNayre began his fitness journey in high school when he played for Palisades High. Today, the personal trainer is still continuing his journey as he not only trains individuals who want to lead a healthier lifestyle both physically and mentally, but being that motivational leader thatthe community needs. Aeriq is the founder of Simply44, a movement to inspire, motivate, and encourage the community to get up and be active. He definitely “walks his talk” as his social media is filled with pictures and videos of him working out and training, hosting his “Get Outside” community events,
LA Residents ‘Linked Up’ in Leimert Park for Health, Wellness, and Culture Fest
September 22, 2022
On Sunday, September 18, BLKHLTH and TRAP Medicine hosted “The Link Up,” a health, wellness, and culture fest at Regency West in Leimert Park. The event was from 1-6pm and featured vendors, health screenings, free Cottonelle and BLKHLTH GoodDownThere at-home colorectal cancer screening kits, and more.
Remembering our Ancestors and Securing our Future at Festival of Masks
June 30, 2022
Leimert Park’s “Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks” focused on strategies and practices from across the African Diaspora to promote healing, wellness, intergenerational connection, and a strengthened sense of belonging.