tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46222427421608942702012-03-16T22:03:23.798-07:00Protecting the LegacyHealthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-38247241891565783722012-03-14T10:33:00.001-07:002012-03-14T10:35:12.970-07:00Los Angeles Philharmonic FREE Community ConcertsLos Angeles Philharmonic Performs Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 at CAAM The Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Dudamel Fellow Courtney Lewis, is offering a free neighborhood concert at the California African American Museum (CAAM), 600 State Drive-Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037 on Friday, March 16th at 7:30 p.m., performing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. This concert is free and HAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-5367511850846884942012-01-19T14:51:00.000-08:002012-01-19T14:52:49.970-08:00January NewsletterThe January Newsletter is now available on our website at www.haafii.org or click hereHAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-30662717381457416042011-12-12T13:06:00.001-08:002011-12-12T13:07:57.331-08:00HAAF Time December NewsletterThe new December Newsletter is now available online at our website: www.haafii.orgPlease feel free to read it and pass it on to others.HAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-17861452230672669812011-12-12T12:58:00.000-08:002011-12-12T13:05:36.392-08:00Watts Center Resource Fair<!--[if gte mso 9]> 1024x768 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>HAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-16369716666272464882011-11-16T17:10:00.000-08:002011-11-16T17:18:46.582-08:00HAAF November NewsletterThe HAAF November Newsletter is now available online.You can visit our website at www.HAAFII.org or click hereHAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-32695404573122529872011-11-16T13:17:00.000-08:002011-11-16T13:22:21.696-08:00Make a New Year's Resolution to begin your Lactation Education! Birthing, Bonding & Breastfeeding Presents Certified Lactation Educator Training The three-day intensive lactation training fulfills the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and US Core Competencies requirements. It is a wonderful refresher course and a valuable training for anyone working with moms and babies. Nurses often take the course to gain lactation knowledge while earning 24 HAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-34293378552371728452011-11-15T15:12:00.000-08:002011-11-15T15:13:58.199-08:00Bill Gates ScholarshipEligibility:Gates' non-profit organization is giving away 1,000 scholarships for the 2012 school season. Bill Gates' Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Scholars will also be provided with personal and professional development through their HAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-8654902016775982292011-10-07T14:18:00.000-07:002011-10-07T14:22:15.832-07:00Upcoming Events and AnnoucementsThis email contains the following “Events and Announcements”: 1. CHC Health Reform Webinar on Consumer Education – All CHJ members and supporters are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the latest installment of CHC’s yearlong webinar series dedicated to health reform implementation in California. Getting Ready for Health Reform: Consumer Education and Engagement will HAAFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220378216235128344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-80699551789939532662011-09-28T15:16:00.000-07:002011-09-28T15:16:07.519-07:00FREE Media Arts Program Calarts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) The city of Los Angeles department of cultural affairs, and Sony pictures entertainment collaborate to present the sony pictures media arts program (SPMAP)
If you like to dram or want to learn how to make your own cartoons and videos, then this FREE animation and media arts program is for you!
This FREE animation program is for kids ages 10-14. Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-6119541664720338552011-09-28T14:58:00.000-07:002011-09-28T14:58:52.737-07:00Grand Opening--MLK Center for Public HealthHealthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-40304227101428080922011-09-08T15:11:00.000-07:002011-09-08T15:14:45.961-07:00CPIC Save the DateClick on the images to see full size
Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-42956738134950728752011-09-08T15:05:00.000-07:002011-09-08T15:05:03.560-07:00Check out HAAF's new promotional video!Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-79835372211256010822011-08-15T10:50:00.000-07:002011-08-15T10:50:59.535-07:00Stroller and Car Seat Accessories RecallBy: Alina at Parenting.com
Time to check your travel systems:
Phil&teds is voluntarily recalling over 9,000 Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers in the US and Canada due to brake failure, posing risk of injury. The recall includes “phil&teds model EX explorer” and “phil&teds model HH hammerhead” (Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-80337782075341723042011-07-27T11:20:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:35:51.180-07:00First Black Family CelebrationBy: Malik Jaliwa
The sun was shining on another beautiful day for another beautiful event that brought together men, women and children of all ages. At Van Ness Park, the First Black Family Celebration was underway, and the first thing you notice once you enter the park are the smiling faces of volunteers and patrons. The Los Angeles Galaxy and the Kings were represented and gave the Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-70996160809524780582011-07-18T11:27:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:36:26.208-07:00Book Signings
EsoWon BooksJuly Events
Kwei Quartey returns with a great thriller.Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00pm
Children of the Street is just a great read. I'm so happy Kwei brought an advance copy by last December, it's a wonderful 2nd offering from by the author of "Wife of The Gods". At $15.00 the price is perfect. Of the Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-59008599681142556922011-07-11T13:32:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:41:08.079-07:00Attention Small Business OwnersDear Small Business Owner,
Please join me, the Federal Department of Transportation and the Small Business Administration for our "Small Business Day 2011", July 21st, at FAME Assistance Corporation. My most important job right now is helping getting people back to work, and small businesses are key to that. We are joining with 16 Federal, State, County and City of Los Angeles Departments Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-20351707372420486012011-06-29T14:29:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:37:11.054-07:00Powerful Black Family Celebration
Objective: To reach the Black/African Americans community in Los Angeles with a black family reunion event that will bring awareness and educate the black community about cardiovascular disease and stroke prevention. Date, Time and Location:Saturday, July 23rd at Van Ness Recreation Center 5720 2nd Ave, Los Angeles11am-4pmFor more information: facebook.com/PowerToEndStrokeWSA Pre-Register Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-8167498580071816882011-06-17T15:22:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:37:38.901-07:00Do Babies Learn Vocabulary From Baby Media? Study Says NoBy: Judy S. DeLoache We all want our children to be smart. Why else would parents spend millions of dollars on videos and DVDS designed and marketed specifically for infants and young children every year? But do they work? NBC’s ‘Today’ show recently suggested that claims from the manufacturers of baby media products may be overblown, and now a new study published in Psychological Science Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-12234654895661161282011-06-02T13:44:00.000-07:002011-06-02T13:44:19.968-07:00Good News Radio Magazine<!--[if !mso]>
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<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gteHealthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-54280517853131498672011-05-10T18:12:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:38:17.693-07:00NapsThe Importance of NapsNap. It's a small word, but for most parents a hugely important one. Why? Sleep is a major requirement for good health, and for young kids to get enough of it, some daytime sleep is usually needed. Crucial physical and mental development occurs in early childhood, and naps provide much-needed downtime for growth and rejuvenation.Naps also help keep kids from becoming Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-50929243805667651442011-04-30T10:23:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:40:38.609-07:00Medicare Patients Left Lacking Key TreatmentBy: Loretta Jones, HAAF CEO & Founder
As a gout patient, I can personally attest to the excruciating pain caused by gout, a painful form of arthritis. For those who are unfamiliar with the disease, a simple Google Images search of the word “gout” will speak volumes on just how unpleasant the disease can be. This is why I was alarmed by the recent news that thousands of gout-suffering seniors in Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-9145040563913886652011-03-30T14:10:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:40:09.983-07:00HAAF Supports Our Teachers and Our SchoolsAlarmed by recent union losses in a Wisconsin teacher labor battle, thousands of organized workers marched through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, vowing to fight a similar fate here in cash-strapped California. A colorful sea of unity marched through the streets of Los Angeles in a multi-union march and rally to fight for our children's education and the teachers in our communities. LAUSDHealthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-13534493001230384562011-03-23T14:05:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:39:34.324-07:00Cumulative Environmental Impacts in Los Angeles: Public Health's Role In Emerging Policy SolutionsHere is a great event that has come to our attention at HAAF and we have provided the information below if you or anyone you know is interested.
Air pollution affects us all and it takes a disproportionate toll on children, the elderly, people of color and people living in low-income communities. On April 6th, Liberty Hill Foundation and Prevention Institute will host a half-day forum to Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-77098838535654960012011-03-23T12:45:00.000-07:002011-08-12T13:39:00.053-07:00Going Green Can Save You Money!Here is an interesting site I found that gives 42 simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint while saving you money. Here are the ways in which going green can save you green:
1. Switch 3 lights that you use for 4 hours a day with compact fluorescent bulbs.
2. Replace a porch light that’s always on with a compact fluorescent bulb.
3. Turn your heater thermostat down 2 degrees in winter and up 2 Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4622242742160894270.post-60937157506344262182011-03-21T15:13:00.000-07:002011-03-21T15:13:58.087-07:00Welcome to the HAAF Blog!Hello and welcome!
This is the beginning of our HAAF blog. We will make regular posts on issues that pertain to the community and anything else we think will be good reading material. We plan to write on issues such as: community, events, helpful information, family, health and much more. We invite you to read our blog and tell your friends, family and colleagues about it. We also love hearing Healthy African American Familieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11600037239232362516noreply@blogger.com0