African Americans and Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack [...]
Mayor Wilder Reflects on Obama’s Election
Doug Wilder knows something about historic firsts. In 1985, after serving several terms as a Virginia Senator, Wilder ran for lieutenant governor. It was a position many said he could not win, but Virginians elected him. Four years later, he ran for Governor and became the first elected African American governor in U.S. history. He [...]
Pears are Delicious Part of a New Season
Harvest at Hand: Autumn and Winter Pears
As the leaves change colors and nights grow longer, luscious pears appear at farmer’s markets and grocery stores. While shoppers spot Bartlett pears as early as late summer, the peak of pear season is in fall and winter.
Types of Pears
Bartlett is the most common pear as well as the [...]
Order in the House!
By Linda Pate
The holiday is quickly approaching and I want to share with you my book picks for great gifts for children. It’s time to turn off the television and get back to reading. Why not give a basket of books for the holiday?
Listen First
How often do you sit quietly and listen to the sweet [...]
His Father’s Wisdom is Eddie L. Jackson, Jr.’s Destiny
Advised early on by his father that real estate was a wise career, particularly for an African American, Eddie L. Jackson, Jr. was recently made a Senior Associate at CB Richard Ellis, the largest commercial real estate firm in the world. “This is an honor and testament to the theory that you can achieve anything [...]
