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South Side Drive magazine signed on to a series of what Real Men Charities calls #PriorityHealthMonth
Articles on Health and Wellness
A Fundraiser For The Gem of South Shore
For tickets: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/quarry-fundraiser/tickets
Strategizing Successes: Life Coach, Patricia E. Perkins
Born and raised in Chicago, the youngest of four girls, Pat E. Perkins always knew
Majani: Plant-Based & Delicious By Deborah Easton
Over 25 years ago, it started as a personal commitment to his physical, mental and
Diasporal Rhythms: Art Beats
“Culture,” as defined by Wikipedia, is an umbrella term, encompassing the social behavior and norms
HeLa – How the Cells of a Black Women Revolutionized Science by Destiny Simpson
By Destiny Simpson One of the greatest and evolutionary scientific discoveries was in 1951, where
Get Up, Get Started, Keep Moving by William P. “Billy” Davis
“This year, I’m going to get in shape.” “I’m going to eat healthier and get
New Year, New YOU or Nah?! by T.S. Douglas
As we come into the New Year, we often think about changes needed to move
Healing Chicago’s South Side One Class at A Time
We’ve all heard the old adage, your health is your wealth. When it comes to
Publishers Message January 2022 Issue
Welcome to 2022. We are entering our third year of adjustments and still mourning deaths
Gone Fishin – Fred Dunham
First, as a clarification, when I say “gone fishing.” “Gone fishing” in this meaning is
Nutritionist Forwards Food Stability Innovation: Shots of A Different Kind May Be in You Future!
Near the end of 2021 Fresh Raw Natural became a nutrient rich product line produced
Winter Nutrition by TS Douglas
By TS Douglas No matter the season, it’s always best to pull from foods that
EXCLUSIVE TO SOUTH SIDE DRIVE – AKARAMA FOUNDATION: Committed to Serving the Community By Melody McDowell
Nestled at 6220 South Ingleside Avenue in the heart of the Woodlawn community, is the
Healthy Chicago 2025 – By Deborah Easton
The City of Chicago is committed to closing the Black-White life expectancy gap in our
Why are So Many Black Males Suffering in Silence? by Deborah Easton
The Black experience in America has been and continues to be, characterized by trauma and
Prostate Health An Interview with Virgil Simons MPA by Mary Griffin
September is National Prostate Health Month, also known as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. For
Emotional Healing by Sheldon T. Ceaser, M.D.
The human body is a very complex structure made up of many parts. Our bodies
A Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Story by Louise Eberhart
Isaac Monroe was an officer and National Vice President for the Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Publisher’s Message Sept Issue 2021 by Yvette Moyo
September is National Prostate Health Month, also known as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is
CLEAR THE AIRWAVES: The Struggle to Save Our Children’s Minds by Mary Griffin
Over one hundred people were shot (11 of them were children) in Chicago during the July
Real Men Cook Celebration Hailed as Joyous Return to Celebrating Dads by Melody McDowell
The 2021 Real Men Cook celebration was a Happy Day on many levels and for
Chicago Violence by Jakobe Jones
What is violence? Google defines this term as behavior involving physical force intended to hurt,
Celebrating Black History Everyday
Celebrating Black History Everyday Jewel-Osco recently remodeled two southside stores at 87th & Dan Ryan
Interview Spotlight and Celebration of Real Men Cook with Chef Sean Myers Creator of Blaxican, Chef, and Father
The spirit of Real Men Cook is truly about uplifting blackfathers that dedicate themselves to
How We Learned Our True Values Through Loss: A Reflection of 2020 by Daveed Holmes
On New Year’s Eve 2019, it was a time to usher in not just a
Standing for Solidarity for Social Justice: What it means to me – By Yvonne Malaika Akosua Orr-El
My name is Yvonne and I AM HEALING! Healing from childhood pain, once buried And
Nutrition – The Ultimate Self-Care By Walter M. Perkins
Black People. Yes, I’m talking to you. We know how we are. A rib bone
Mental Strategies to Improve Nutrition and Physical Health
This wasn’t just another Webinar. It wasn’t just some people talking the usual talk about
Weighing your options in COVID Prevention by Emma Young
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, articles emerged almost daily with recommendations by holistic
Chicago Black Suicide Task Force – A Call to Action
Organized by The Chicago Association of Black Psychologists By Obari Cartman Ph.D. According to the
How are YOU doing these days? By Walter Perkins
“Well now, I get low and I get high
-IF I can’t get either, I really try”
Staying’ Alive – The Bee Gees
Principles to Live By – By Dr. Haneefa Mateen
The year 2020 was a challenging year, and 2021 is off to a pretty tough
Real Women Cook -Building Healthy Communities with Recipes that Stir the Soul, a book authored by Yvette Moyo and Sharon Morgan
Real Women Cook(r), Building Healthy Communities with Recipes that Stir the Soul, a book authored
Coping With Different Types of Loss During COVID-19 by Addie W. Anderson, LCPC, NCC
Grief under normal conditions can be hard. Add a pandemic to the equation and there’s
Black Men Should Cry Sometimes -by Dr. Obari Cartman
In November 2017 singer and actor Tyrese couldn’t see his 10-year old daughter for a
Healthy Food, Community Partnerships and the Men that Make it Work By Obari Cartman
When the world tries to divide us, when the country is split in half, while
Major South Side Healthcare Providers Join Forces With the Community to Improve Healthcare Disparities
We are all becoming more acutely aware of the gap in access to quality healthcare,
Associate Publisher’s Message by Dr. Obari Cartman
Associate Publisher’s StatementBy Dr. Obari Cartman My first instinct was to decline when Lawrence Hall
Creative Writing Corner – Symbolic Luxury by Jason Mason
They’ve finally saved you a seat. On your face: a smile so great it stretches
COOL OUT Less Stress is Best -By Dr. Elisa P. Bell
Anxiety is the most commonly diagnosed mental condition in the world. There are many varieties,
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Brandon Daurham, Founder of Feed the People on the 9 – by Dr. Obari Cartman
Obari: From your perspective, how far are we from reinstituting organizations like The Black Panther
A Virtual Food Fest – To Families Food Fun and Fathers By Melody M.McDowell
Real Men Cook®’s virtual Father’s Day Celebration turned into a homage to the Black family
Black Men Do Yoga by Obari Cartman
Obari: I tried Yoga once years ago to impress a woman. I felt so out
Being a Father — A Lifetime Sentence By Walter M. Perkins
“To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter.” –Euripides And I’ve got
Fathers Families & Healthy Communities Report on Chicago Black Men & Boys Community of Practice
From Introduction: Embedded in FFHC’s approach is the fundamental belief that change can be facilitated
Black Men’s Health
We’ve heard folk say of precocious youngsters. “He could grow up to be the one
Memory Lane Publishers Presents, “Fathers R Special Too, Celebrating Daddy N’em”
Sandra (Sandy) Hall, a Chica-go-area author has created a unique opportunity to celebrate fathers, by
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Tytannie Harris, LCSW, CEO of TMH Behavioral Services P.C.
Obari: June is Men’s Health Month. Before you began your Man-Cave movement, in your practice
Publisher’s Message June 2020 – In Tribute to Men’s Health Month – by Yvette Moyo
The shocking and tragic murder of George Floyd left the world reeling. From every point
95.1FM Chicago To Be Broadcast Partner For Real Men Cook 2020 Station’s Involvement Underscores Commitment To Community Hosted by Ramonski Luv 95.1FM Heartbeat of Soul and Ed Gordon Journalist, News Anchor and Author
Radio station 95.1FM Chicago is emerging as the city’s premiere station that is of the
