By Talia Whyte
The Grio
Martha’s Vineyard has been abuzz over the last few weeks due to the arrival of President Obama and his family onto the island for some rest and relaxation. The Obamas will be joined and welcomed – perhaps – by leagues of other wealthy and successful black professionals who have also called the island their summer home for over a century.
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By Talia Whyte
The Grio
The trendiest diet these days is meatless – sort of.
According to the American Dietetic Association, approximately a quarter of Americans consider themselves flexitarian – vegetarian who eats meat occasionally – as a result of eating veggie-friendly meals at least four times a week. Despite the growing obesity rate, some folks are starting to realize that healthier eating can lower rates of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and certain cancers.
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By Talia Whyte
The Grio
Ever since President Obama nominated Alabama physician Regina Benjamin for the position of surgeon general, the blogosphere has been buzzing about the doctor’s weight. No, they’re not talking about the weight of her accomplished resume, which includes receiving a Genius Grant from the MacArthur Foundation and being the first black woman to be on the American Medical Association’s board of trustees.
Everyone seems to be up in arms about Benjamin’s physical weight. Many question how effective the nation’s next top doctor can be in promoting good health choices if she isn’t leading by example.
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By Talia Whyte
The Grio
The recent arrest of the esteemed black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. in his Cambridge home has put the Greater Boston area back in the national spotlight as a hotbed of racism.
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