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Civ Jones

Oct 6, 2011 at 1:04 pm

The Story Of Black Hair

The Story Of Black Hair

Black women have always taken pride in our hair care whether it is to get that monthly perm; the new sew in or wearing our natural hair. However beyond the 1960s, many of us don’t know much about the history of our hair. Here’s a brief history of black hair based on the Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History by Victoria Sherrow.

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Civ Jones

Oct 5, 2011 at 12:18 pm

Race For The Cure With Magic 95.9

Race For The Cure With Magic 95.9

We are looking for listener to join the Magic 95.9 Pink Stars team for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Breast Cancer Walk on October 23, 2011. You can participate in the 1 mile walk or 5 mile run. It’s very easy to do and all proceeds go towards finding a cure for Breast Cancer.

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Civ Jones

Sep 26, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Musiq Soulchild Tackles Breast Cancer Awareness in New Video For “Yes”

Musiq Soulchild Tackles Breast Cancer Awareness in New Video For “Yes”

“Yes” helps raise awareness about breast cancer, but is also a touching love story. Musiq stands by a girlfriend during the roughest parts of her breast cancer treatment, from the actual surgery to the hair cutting and recovery process. Musiq, who is a new ambassador the for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise had this to say about the video’s message.

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Elev8

Mar 25, 2011 at 10:49 am

Real Men Support Pink

Real Men Support Pink

On April 8th and 9th in Plantation Florida, the Woman2Woman Breast Cancer Foundation will host its 2nd Annual “Real Men Support Pink” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Pink Diamond Ball. Actor Hill Harper will host the Pink Diamond Ball and silent auction and Grammy Award winning artist, Yolanda Adams is set to perform.

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Elev8

Mar 22, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Star Jones Reflects On Her Past And Embraces Her Future [AUDIO]

Star Jones Reflects On Her Past And Embraces Her Future [AUDIO]

Attorney, Host and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Star Jones recently stopped by Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation’s morning show, Ear Candy Mornings with Renada Romain.  She gave an in-depth interview about her battle with weight, the aftermath of her 2003 gastric bypass and depression,her current health status and more.  

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Elev8

Feb 23, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Oprah Gives Iylana The Stage…Again

Oprah Gives Iylana The Stage…Again

I Love Oprah! There’s so many words that can describe who and what she represents.  I’ll share one, Regal. You can  see the elevation of her mission and vision through all that she does.  She never ceases to amazes me with her selfless acts of love and empowerment.

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Elev8

Feb 23, 2011 at 9:00 am

Can Black Women Get Along?

Can Black Women Get Along?

It seems like our favorite shows and channels have painted a scary picture of black women that America is liking…Loud, Confrontational and Dramatic.  Are we?  And why when there’s 2 or more of us, its a big mess?  Why is that?

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Tim Watts

Sep 28, 2010 at 12:47 pm

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Marvin Sapp’s First Interview Since Wife’s Death: EXCLUSIVE

Marvin Sapp’s First Interview Since Wife’s Death: EXCLUSIVE

He discusses how he and his children are doing, and also releases his new single “He Has His Hands On You.” Find out why this song is especially significant for his family, and hear him explain why MaLinda was so much more than his wife.

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Michael Baisden

Aug 16, 2010 at 5:31 pm

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Singer Nadja Benaissa Charged With Concealing HIV Disease From Partners

Singer Nadja Benaissa Charged With Concealing HIV Disease From Partners

German singer Nadja Benaissa was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a man who contracted H.I.V. after having unprotected sex with her admitted in court on Monday that she had concealed the fact that she was infected with the virus from the man, and from two other sexual partners.

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Mykel Hunter

May 28, 2010 at 2:45 pm

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Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

As a single, busy woman living in New York City, sick wasn’t a part of my vocabulary when I entered the last year of my 20s. Nonetheless, it soon found its way into my life.

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Mykel Hunter

May 19, 2010 at 3:29 pm

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Simple Ways To Improve Bone Health

Simple Ways To Improve Bone Health

Are you concerned about the health of your bones as you age? Maybe the best way to treat those issues is to prevent them.

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Mykel Hunter

May 12, 2010 at 11:24 am

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Wake Up Energized

Wake Up Energized

Sometimes those extra 10 minutes of sleep we get from hitting the snooze button in the morning are not enough.

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Mykel Hunter

May 3, 2010 at 2:59 pm

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Are Women More Prone To Obesity?

Are Women More Prone To Obesity?

I think we have all long known what John Gray put down in words in his bestseller, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: There are differences between the sexes, not just physically, but psychologically. And a new study being published in the May issue of Personality Individual Differences reinforces that belief.

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Mykel Hunter

Apr 28, 2010 at 1:03 am

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Anemia In Women

Anemia In Women

What is anemia? Anemia occurs when your blood doesn’t have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. A common cause of anemia is not having enough iron.

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Mykel Hunter

Apr 23, 2010 at 1:31 pm

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Women And Depression

Women And Depression

Women are twice as likely to experience depression than men. Learn what symptoms to look for and how to cope.

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