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 February is Black History Month and has been celebrated since 1926. It first began as Negro History Week during the second week of February when Dr. Carter G. Woodson wanted to bring to light the omission of accomplishments by blacks in history books. He chose that week because it coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
Although black people have continued to make strides and shape the United States, health rates on average for chronic diseases, infections and death have taken a toll. Some health problems are caused by genes, but most of the top "killers" are behavior related. The everyday decisions that are made about food consumption and physical activity affect our health and productivity.
- African American women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese compared to other groups in the U.S. About four out of five African American women are overweight or obese.
- In 2007, African Americans were 1.4 times as likely to be obese.
- In 2003-2004, African American children between ages 6 -17 were 1.3 times as likely to be overweight.
The time for New Year's resolutions may have come and gone, but February can be the month to renew the commitment to be a better you, to get the info you need to make smart health decisions that will help you live longer, healthier and happier.
 Some tips for making smarter healthy diet and exercise choices are:
- Sweat it out – make time for a 30 min walk, take the stairs at work, pass up the parking space closest to the door of the store.
- Weigh daily – Keeping tabs on your normal weight range will help you spot when your body weight creeps up.
- Use online resources – Many websites offer in-depth nutritional and exercise information.
- Stick to a preset calorie quota – Each morning decide how many calories you will eat for the day.
- Busy schedules can lead to bad food choices - Sit down weekly to develop a meal plan, do the shopping and stick with it.
- Get plugged into health events in your community - most of which come at a relatively low cost or are free to participants.
We all want to feel and look our best and it starts with the daily lifestyle choices we make. Planning healthy food selections can be challenging with our busy schedules. Making the time to eat right and be physically active will put you on the right path to achieving a healthy weight.
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September 8-12, 2010
St. Paul AME Zion
700 Muscogee Road
Cantonment, FL 32533
850-937-9001
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September 21-26, 2010
Zion Temple AME Zion Church
205 North Church Street
Madisonville, KY 42431
PH: 270-821-1841
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September 22-26, 2010
McCalla Chapel AME Zion Church
5466 Sanders Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35022
205-426-4713
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September 26, 2010
As a symbol of unity, all women of the A.M.E. Zion Church are requested to wear white. Contact the A.M.E. Zion Church Department of Overseas Missions for information concerning this observance.
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October 6-9, 2010
Covening at Lomax-Hannon Junior College
725 Conecuh Street
Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-2115
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October 8-9, 2010
Camp Dorothy Walls Conference & Retreat Center
495 Cragmont Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Ph: 828-419-9200
Fx: 828-419-9222
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October 13-17, 2010
Oak Street AME Zion Church
1500 Oak Street
Montgomery, AL 36108
334-263-3200
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October 19-24, 2010
Greater Salem AME Zion
4414 Salem Road 35
Panola, AL 35477
205-462-1458
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October 20-24, 2010
Shiloh #1 AME Zion Church
4970 County Road 24
Auburn, AL 36830
334-725-0045
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October 2010
On this occasion, programs shall be observed in memory of Anna L. Anderson and each member of the Society is asked to contribute five dollars ($5.00) to the Council.
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October 29-31, 2010
Connectional Lay Council
"Equipping The Laity For Evangelism"
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November 9-14, 2010
Ford Chapel AME Zion
212 West Mitchell Road
Memphis, TN 38109
901-785-6630
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November 10-14, 2010
Covening at Small Memorial AME Zion Church
19 County Road 21,
Jefferson, AL 36732
334-289-5565
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November 17-21, 2010
Pilgrim Rest AME Zion Church
125 Greer Avenue
Whistler, AL 36612
251-456-5629
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November 2010
The Young Adult Missionary Society Annual Observance, shall be celebrated to recognize Dr. Willa Mae Rice as the Founder and Dr. Adlise Ivey Porter as the Organizing Coordinator. This program is developed by the General Coordinator, YAMS.
Visit www.whoms.org for more information.
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November 25, 2010
I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11
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