Category Archives: Health & Nutrition

Open Thread | Taking Away SNAP Benefits…Because The Cruelty IS the Point of This AdministrationšŸ˜ šŸ˜ šŸ˜ 

Posted on September 9, 2019 by rikyrah

Never EVER forget: The Cruelty IS the Point The Trump administration plans to gut food stamps, hitting red states hardest 3.6 million Americans will lose food stamps under a regulatory maneuver nobody in Congress likes. 1.9 million of them live … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on May 13, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends! ICYMI

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Thursday Open Thread | The Healthcare Battles of 2017

Posted on December 29, 2016 by rikyrah

When I think of the problems that will occur for the common man because of the November 8, 2016 election, nothing is more pronounced than the problems coming with regards to healthcare. Healthcare is one-sixth of the American economy. Before … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Black Women In Medicine

Posted on August 23, 2016 by rikyrah

ā€œBlack Women in Medicineā€ Doc To Hit Theaters On Aug. 26 Source: Coming to theaters in New York (August 26 through September 1) and Los Angeles (September 2 through 8) is ā€œBlack Women in Medicine,ā€ the first documentary to explore … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Education, Empowerment, Health, Health & Nutrition, Inspiration, Movies, Open Thread | Tagged , , , , | 64 Comments

The United State Of Women Summit

Posted on June 14, 2016 by rikyrah

The United State of Women will be an important moment for both women and girls, domestically and internationally. It will feature speakers who will both educate as well as inspire all of us to take action on June 14th and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Democracy, Dr. Jill Biden, Economics, Education, Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Gun Violence, Health & Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , | 36 Comments

Video | First Lady Michelle Obama on “The Chew”

Posted on October 3, 2014 by rikyrah
Posted in Current Events, First Daughters, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Good News!, Health & Nutrition, Media | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

2014 White House Easter Egg Roll

Posted on April 21, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

About 30,000 people, including a few celebrities, are expected to crowd onto the South Lawn of the White House Monday for the annual Easter Egg Roll. The egg roll, now in its 136th year, will feature Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Bo Obama, Celebrations, Current Events, First Daughters, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Health, Health & Nutrition, Malia Obama, Michelle Obama, Open Thread, President Obama, Sasha Obama, The First Family, White House Easter Egg Roll | Tagged , , | 33 Comments

9 MILLION Americans Have Health Insurance THANKS to ACA aka OBAMACARE!

Posted on January 7, 2014 by rikyrah

hat tip Rikyrah Remember this healthcare summit?

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President Obama Makes a Statement on the Affordable Care Act

Posted on December 3, 2013 by rikyrah
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Serendipity SOUL | Saturday Open Thread

Posted on August 30, 2013 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone! Today 3 Chics is highlighting Frist Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” program. CDC: First national sign of childhood obesity drop MAKING A DIFFERENCE In 18 states, there were at least slight drops in obesity for low-income preschoolers, … Continue reading →

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