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Oh, Lord ... I am just speechless except to say thank you to everyone for your prayers and support! I was in a meeting Tuesday when I received a message from my son that he was alive. I did not th

In less than one hour, the million man march for Healthcare Reform begins!!! Tie up your shoes ... uh-hmm fingers ... and let's GO! CLICK Here to take that first step! http://pol.moveon.org/vir

In today's digest of the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, a webinar is announced about Using Income Tax Information to Strengthen Medicaid and CHIP Outreach Webinar on February 24 to Provide Instructi

With the recent winter blizzard on the East Coast, I was able to catch up on some leisure reading and talk with friends about some trully great African-American books suitable for the whole family to

We always laugh and joke about Cabin Fever and especially if we live in the snow regions. However, Cabin Fever is a real health issue that can lead to Depression! Did you know that Alaska is one of

Glory, Glory, Halleluia! The Public Option LIVES!!!! For months now D.C. insiders and T.V. blowhards have said the public option is dead, but Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado just proved th

We are just a few short months away from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) annual walk-a-thon! WALK WITH ME AND NAMI on Saturday, May 1, 2010, to raise funds for mental illness support

He loves me, he loves me not ... ! Boy, do I wish love was easier without Bipolar than with it. Trust me, love is love when it is reciprocated no matter if you are the healthiest individual or imp

The reality of love and brain disorders is that spouses or mates must accept the brain disorder and not fear it or the stigmas. Here are some tips to help a mate or spouse of a person with a brain dis

Here are some tips if YOU have a brain disorder: 1) Seek and obtain mental healthcare; 2) Get involved with a support group such as NAMI; 3) Educate yourself about the brain disorder;

In a teleconference today sponsored by Healthcare For America Now (See, www.healthcareforamericanow.org), Senator Al Franken of Minnesota urged citizens to notify your Senators and House Representativ

As we wade deeper and deeper into Black History Month, I wonder how many of you are aware that African-Americans are the least race group in America to seek mental healthcare? Mental Illness has, t

Well, well, well, every now and then, our court of all courts blunders in a big, BIG REAL WAY! Yesterday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations can spend freely in federal election

Dear Family ... I wanted to let everyone know that my son, Marques Oliver, will be going to Haiti! The Lord certainly interceded on his behalf, amen? Amen! As word traveled about Marque

UPDATE...my son's mission to Haiti is closer, but he still needs your $1.00 .....please. First, thank you to the angels who have already made a donation for my son, Marques Oliver! Second, S

One Dollar can really go far. . . Yesterday, I sent a request asking for donations for my son toHELP meet his financial goal to volunteer to assist with Haiti rescue efforts. As a former Iraq sold

KING FOR KIDS By Clayborne Carson is an absolutely wonderful multiple audio cd set for kids of all ages! This collection breaks from traditions of listening to the great "I Have A Dream" speech. T

Hi Family, It's a New Year and time to exhale from all the holiday whiz and festivities and take a serious look at improving our mental health and spirituality in the New Year! I continue to tha

Happy New Year Family! I have been away for a long time, but I have continued to review books for the RAWSISTAZ Literary organization. Over the holidays, I read a fascinating book by a new author,

I had to make time today for my very special loved ones as we get close to the big day ...no, not Thursday when President Obama signs Healthcare Reform legislation; that is now safely in God's hands.

Early this morning, the Senate made history and health reform cleared its most important hurdle yet -- garnering the 60 votes needed to move toward a final vote in that chamber later this week. Thi

In my "Enough Is Enough" post, I shared with you the wonderful news about Congresswoman DeLauro and her brave move to support healthcare reform. That move by Senator Rose DeLauro has made a strong di

And it seems like we are nerve-wreckingly close! It also seems like the Lord is on our side with record-breaking snowstorm on the East Coast this weekend..... First, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro has

Greetings Family of Advocates - where are you guys? Smile! Today is the day to unite with the fast skills you learned a few weeks ago. As you know, healthcare reform is facing critical defeat the