Just Listen- Start Your Love Relationship On The Right Track in 2010

January 4, 2010 at 11:17 am · Filed under For the Fellas, Girl Talk

Ever notice how quickly a conversation between you and your partner can go downhill with just a few poorly chosen words?

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For the Fellas: Charlie Wilson promotes Early Detection for Prostate Cancer

October 15, 2009 at 10:30 am · Filed under For the Fellas

Charlie Wilson has been in our lives for decades. From his days as the lead singer for The Gap Band to his solo projects, we all love Uncle Charlie. In September of 2008, Charlie Wilson had to step up on another stage…not to perform but to battle Prostate Cancer.

When he heard the news, like many, he was devastated. “I was mortified when the doctor told me I had prostate cancer,” said Charlie.  “Hearing the words ‘you have cancer’—I don’t care what kind of cancer it is—will scare the hell out of you.”

African American men also are 2.5 times more likely to die from the disease than Caucasian men. There are no noticeable symptoms of prostate cancer while it is still in the early stages. This is why screening is so critical. Every African American man age 40 or older should be screened annually for prostate cancer. Working Divas we have to encourage the men in our lives to get screened and promote earlier detection in our community. So, as we walk down the street we can say, “There Goes My Baby.”

Read more Charlies story at the Prostate Cancer Foundation .

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For the Fellas: Are you Like Me?

June 5, 2009 at 9:15 am · Filed under For the Fellas

The innocence and curiosity of a child are priceless.

This little man was granted a visit to the White House recently, where he asked the President a simple question…”Can I feel your hair to see if it’s like mine? You see, the four-year-old had just gotten a hair cut and asked his barber to cut his hair like Barack Obama. So, when the youngster had his meet-and-greet in the Oval Office he was ready to ask his BIG question. The President, obliged.

Having a President that reflects an image of so many young curious boys makes me wonder about their dreams and aspirations. Not saying that the highest office in the country was never attainable, but the ambition and determination just got intensely stronger. No matter what our children want to be come…a scuba diver (like my son) or the President of the United States, embrace their little thoughts and passions which will become their BIG purpose. Dream on children!

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For the Fella: Fatherhood

April 20, 2009 at 2:55 pm · Filed under For the Fellas

Yes, this is the Working Divas blog, but there are many Working Dons that are working fathers, single fathers, or married with children that need to know they are appreciated.

To each of you, your children are your future and many blessing to you for nurturing our young children and giving them the support and love they need. President Barack Obama was right when he said, we need to be better parents. Take time with our kids and give them the best of us each day. With many demands on all of us, we need to go back to the old saying, It takes a Village to Raise a Child. If you know of a child in your community that needs a father-figure, step up and give of yourself. If you need assistance in parenting, check out Fatherhood.org. Much Love to all my Brothers…this one is for you.

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