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In our Fall 2021 issue of Straight to the Root, we present a hidden treasure, a look at the effects of salt on health, along with a spotlight on Mama Lena, and so much more.
Hidden Treasures: Old Dillard Museum
This two story beige building was built in 1924, and was the first black high school in Broward County. In 1930 the school was named after Dr. James Hardy Dillard, who was a prominent philanthropist and educator. The school stopped operation in 1989. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been run ...
Historical Figures: Lena Richard
Lena Richard was born in New Roads, Louisiana on September 11, 1892. She would go on to become known as an accomplished chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, frozen food entrepreneur, and television host. She triumphantly broke racial barriers in the midst of the Jim Crow era South. Richard began her culinary career at the age of 14, assisting her ...
Literary Focus: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Title: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Author: Maya Angelou Purchase: Barnes and Noble I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is Maya Angelou’s autobiographical memoir first published in 1969. The book burst open a door to black expression that the black community, and American society as a whole, deserved and needed. Veronica Chambers (an author of ...
Nutrition Cove: The Effects of Salt on Health
Did you know that African Americans have higher rates of hypertension (high blood pressure) than any other racial or ethnic groups, and only about 20% have it under control? Black men and women also develop hypertension at younger ages, and suffer more severe outcomes than other populations. Consuming large amounts of salt (sodium) has been shown to contribute ...
Finance Den: Creating a Personal Budget Plan
No matter your income, developing a personal budget is an important step to improving your financial security. A budget helps you understand where your money is coming from, where your money is going, and helps you determine ways to improve your money management. This helps you set realistic goals to improve your financial health, and decreases financial mishaps ...
Wellness Studio : 5 Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Anxiety is a normal anticipatory reaction characterized by feelings of apprehension, nervousness, and uneasiness regarding an event or experience. An anxiety disorder may be present if the fear and anxiety are out of proportion compared to the actual danger of the situation, and it hinders the ...