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Black & Natural – A Special Section

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Paul Chen

From the big afros of activists like Angela Davis during the Black Power Movement of the 1970s to the dreadlocks popularized by Bob Marley in the ‘80s, natural hair for Black people can make a powerful statement. But is natural hair about more than activism, cultural pride or fashion? Does it also make a difference to one’s health?

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Celebrating Juneteenth, Alive! Expo 2022

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Paul Chen

We’re pleased to present our third special section on an African American issue: “Black & Natural Hair: A Movement Toward Healthy Bodies, Minds and Hearts.” This follows last year’s epic effort—our “Healing the Trauma of Slavery” special section—and 2019’s “Black & Vegan in Atlanta.”

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Rashid Nuri, Doctah B Sirius to Speak at Wonderful Wizards of Raw

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Staff

Urban farming pioneer, Rashid Nuri, and herbalist and medicine man Doctah B Sirius, Ph.D., are among a host of speakers and entertainers that will appear at the upcoming Wonderful Wizards of Raw June 3 through 5 in the backyard of Tassili’s Raw Reality Café in the West End.

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Tree of Light Health Relocates

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Staff

Martin Van Lear’s integrative/functional medicine practice, Tree of Light Health, has moved from its former downtown Decatur office to 2545 Lawrenceville Highway, Suite 150.

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The CBD Joint Offers The CBD Experience

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Staff

The four-hour event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 19, July 17 and August 28. With a focus on education, it will feature talks, products, live music and more.

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Why the Black and Natural Hair Movement is Good for Your Health

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Trish Ahjel Roberts

In a 2018 study of Black hair-care products by the Silent Springs Institute, it was discovered that 80 percent of the 18 products tested contained high levels of chemicals that affect the endocrine system, which regulates reproduction and metabolism.

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The Impact of Hair Shaming

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Trish Ahjel Roberts

In 2016, a federal appeals court ruled that banning employees from wearing their hair in dreadlocks is legal based on a discrimination lawsuit brought by Chastity Jones in Alabama.

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Curls and Coils: Diet for Healthy, Natural Hair

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By Noah Chen

“Shiny foods—like apples, oranges, plums, cherries,” she says. “Beets are also excellent.” Beets are helpful for hair health for a multitude of reasons. Silica aside, they are also full of nitrates like iron, which increase circulation, and which, in turn, improve hair follicle health and growth.

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It’s Juneteenth! A Time to Rejoice and Feast

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By D. Natasha (Chef Beee) Brewley, PhD, MBA, HHC

Juneteenth provides an opportunity for Black people to come together and celebrate their freedom, family and strength. Juneteenth also gives Black people a space to reflect on past struggles and spotlight current issues.

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Spicy Fried Oyster Mushroom Bites

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By D. Natasha (Chef Beee) Brewley, PhD, MBA, HHC

Combine flour, cayenne pepper, all-purpose seasoning and baking powder in a bowl and mix well. Slowly stir in water, making sure to combine well. The consistency should be loose but not too runny. Place in refrigerator until ready to make the oyster mushroom bites.

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Lucky Black-Eyed Peas

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By D. Natasha (Chef Beee) Brewley, PhD, MBA, HHC

Add black-eyed peas to the pan, mix all ingredients well and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

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Butternut Squash Mac & Cheez

Jun 01, 2022 06:00AM ● By D. Natasha (Chef Beee) Brewley, PhD, MBA, HHC

In a medium-sized pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the pasta and salt to the water. Reduce heat and cook until pasta is al dente—still firm but a bit chewy. Reserve some of the pasta liquid before draining the pasta through a colander. Set aside in a baking dish.

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