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 Instruction and Insight into Targeted Public Program Effort ...
Posted Monday, February 22nd 2010 at 7:29PM
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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 enjoy.
Today, I share an updated list of books ...
Posted Monday, February 22nd 2010 at 7:04PM
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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 the top regions for serious Depression?!!
There ...
Posted Sunday, February 21st 2010 at 5:30AM
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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 them wrong and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Jef ...
Posted Tuesday, February 16th 2010 at 4:20PM
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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 supports and services in Baltimore! Come out and JOIN US ...
Posted Friday, February 12th 2010 at 4:42PM
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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 imperfect like the rest of us. The bottom line is tha ...
Posted Saturday, February 6th 2010 at 2:00PM
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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 disorder:
1) Learn everything you possibly can ab ...
Posted Saturday, February 6th 2010 at 1:25PM
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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;
4) Take your medications as prescribed;
5) Don ...
Posted Saturday, February 6th 2010 at 1:20PM
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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 Representatives to FINISH HEALTHCARE REFORM NOW!
Senator Fra ...
Posted Friday, February 5th 2010 at 5:44PM
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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, therefore, become a part of our history and painful ...
Posted Tuesday, February 2nd 2010 at 12:01PM
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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 elections. HUH?
It's a green light for a new stampede ...
Posted Tuesday, January 26th 2010 at 10:59AM
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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 Marques' ambition and goal, Marques has been contacted b ...
Posted Friday, January 22nd 2010 at 3:29PM
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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, Some folks have been asking if Marques is on Facebo ...
Posted Monday, January 18th 2010 at 8:49PM
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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 soldier, Marques is very skilled and qualified to assi ...
Posted Saturday, January 16th 2010 at 4:37PM
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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. This is a collection of several speeches and letter ...
Posted Saturday, January 9th 2010 at 5:18PM
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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 thank all of my subscribers and the feedback I receiv ...
Posted Saturday, January 9th 2010 at 10:53AM
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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, Korika L. Johnson, titled: "Joy Comes In The Mou ...
Posted Saturday, January 2nd 2010 at 5:23PM
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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.
This time, the important information is how to ...
Posted Wednesday, December 23rd 2009 at 6:17PM
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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.
This marks the first time in our nation's history tha ...
Posted Monday, December 21st 2009 at 8:03PM
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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 difference, but more is needed.
As we dwindle d ...
Posted Saturday, December 19th 2009 at 6:59PM
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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 stolen the day by standing up to Senator Lieberma ...
Posted Saturday, December 19th 2009 at 5:07PM
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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 way we need for it to happen for US and over 45 m ...
Posted Thursday, December 17th 2009 at 12:07PM
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Greetings My Artist Family,
It has been a while since I have been on this site and I send my love to friends and acquaintences new and old!
I am very full of spirit and joy and love for my fellow artists today and here's why. Yesterday (Tuesda ...
Posted Wednesday, December 16th 2009 at 10:54AM
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In just a few days, we will be celebrating, or should be celebrating, the second most holy day of the year for Christians. The first holiest day of the year is Easter Sunday, the day Christ has risen!
Christmas Day i s the second most holy day o ...
Posted Wednesday, December 16th 2009 at 8:09AM
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FACE the FEAR by FAITH!
Purchase YOUR copy of "Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bipolar Woman" (ISBN 13 978-0-9754612-0-4) NOW!
Depression hurts the whole family ... Enjoy this Holy-day season with the blessin ...
Posted Monday, December 14th 2009 at 3:50PM
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