Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - Let's Talk!

As we wrap up the month of July, we want to highlight it being Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It was inspired by the author Bebe Moore Campbell, who co-founded NAMI Urban Los Angeles. That’s the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She was a national change agent who worked to revolutioniz…

Autism : Living On The Spectrum

These are all names you likely know – Toni Braxton, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Rosie O’Donnell, Rodney and Holly Robinson-Peete. What you may not know is they all share THIS in common – each of them is living with a child who is autistic. And when we say ‘autism’, what do we mean? You’ve l…

Charlotte Woman Has An Answer For Those In The Struggle

Alesha Brown is the Founder and Executive Director of For The Struggle, Inc (“FTS”). Alesha has worked with and for various organizations and has witnessed how many organizations benefit from the struggle without truly addressing issues identified by community members. She founded FTS in May 2019 t…

Let's Talk Menopause --The 'Other' Cycle For Women

Moodiness, weight gain, thinning hair, dry skin, sleep problems and of course the all too common and dreaded Hot flashes. Care to take a guess as to what these symptoms are associated with? It’s that “M” word. I'm talking about MENOPAUSE. Research shows that 75 million women in the United States a…

These Black Women Millionaires Exist To Build Wealth & Sisterhood - Meet The BOW Collective

There’s a saying if you want something done, get a woman. I’m going to talk to some fascinating and powerful women today. Black women make up less than 10% of the population, but according to a report on CNBC, Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country. The number of …

Alzheimer's Disease - What We Know For Sure About Research And Cure, Part 3

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. And this is part 3 of our series on Alzheimer’s. The disease is no stranger to many. There are some 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. It’s a horrible, degenerative disease in which there is no cure. There ar…

I Want My Mom Back: Life Of An Alzheimer's Caretaker, Part 2

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. There are some 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. It’s a horrible, degenerative disease in which there is no cure. People who have Alzheimer’s are not the people their loved ones once knew. They can become wi…

Becoming your Parents Parent: Inside Dementia, Part 1

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. And I personally have never been so aware brain health than I am now. My mom has Alzheimer’s disease. And I don’t honestly think anyone could have prepared me for the ebb and flow of this disease. It’s a challenge for my mom, but it ‘s even more of a cha…

From Essays To Finding Funds, Your Basic Roadmap To College

In many parts of the world, having a ‘college degree’ is a prized possession. According to the latest data, this year about 4 million students are expected to graduate from colleges in the U.S.  Does preparation to get into college effect how well they will do while IN college? A question we hope …

QC Health's Mission To Serve The Underserved

If you’re of a certain age, you’ve probably experienced that uncle or aunt or elderly person in your family who refuses to go to the doctor – for anything! Especially if you’re of the African American community or any person of color, it’s even more of a challenge when it comes to seeking adequate …