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To better understand the needs of women, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asked for the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to conduct a report and come up with health recommendations. The most discussed recommendation is the elimination of co-payments for birth control, and possibly make it free for patients. The IOM projects that […]

National

To better understand the needs of women, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asked for the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to conduct a report and come up with health recommendations. The most discussed recommendation is the elimination of co-payments for birth control, and possibly make it free for patients. The IOM projects that […]

I slink into bed, click on my light, and grab the book. Guilt shakes me a bit. After all I’ve read about these sorts of stories, I figure by the end I’ll hate my husband or hunger for more of the escape they offer.

I slink into bed, click on my light, and grab the book. Guilt shakes me a bit. After all I’ve read about these sorts of stories, I figure by the end I’ll hate my husband or hunger for more of the escape they offer.

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*”One Gospel approached me with the idea of the show. I think it had to do with my show on radio called Sacred Space,” said South African media personality Thami Ngubeni of her new TV show, The Scarlett Lounge. “The show will be about women and the issues they encounter. We talk about their pain, […]

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*”One Gospel approached me with the idea of the show. I think it had to do with my show on radio called Sacred Space,” said South African media personality Thami Ngubeni of her new TV show, The Scarlett Lounge. “The show will be about women and the issues they encounter. We talk about their pain, […]

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After exploring every angle as to why he hasn’t returned my call, the words that helped me to move on are ” relationship rejection is god’s protection”. It is not easy when the one you love (or lust after) doesn’t love you back – ouch! However, when you take the time to reflect on self-love […]

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After exploring every angle as to why he hasn’t returned my call, the words that helped me to move on are ” relationship rejection is god’s protection”. It is not easy when the one you love (or lust after) doesn’t love you back – ouch! However, when you take the time to reflect on self-love […]

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Though the first lady said President Barack Obama has accomplished much in almost 2 1/2 years, she told a Democratic Party women’s group that there’s a lot more to do, with a long and difficult campaign ahead. Addressing the Democratic National Committee’s Women’s Leadership Forum’s annual national issues conference, the first lady hit many of […]

National

Though the first lady said President Barack Obama has accomplished much in almost 2 1/2 years, she told a Democratic Party women’s group that there’s a lot more to do, with a long and difficult campaign ahead. Addressing the Democratic National Committee’s Women’s Leadership Forum’s annual national issues conference, the first lady hit many of […]

As Vanessa Williams celebrates her birthday today we are reminded of all the great charity work that she has done in her lifetime. She is no stranger to difficulties and struggles. Yet, she has managed to use  her talent and fame  for positive activities. In the summer of  2010 she kicked off a breast cancer […]

Over the years I have watched my share of reality television. I have even taken part in one. I was appalled by the actions and behavior of  Evelyn Lozada on last night’s ‘Basketball Wives Reunion Show”. One of the reasons I chose to write for Elev8 was to uplift and inspire people. It was  a […]