Mesdames, it’s time that we place ourselves at the top of the priority list so that we can upgrade our lifestyles, make healthier choices for ourselves and families, find time to exercise, and engage in other uplifting activities. The truth is, when a black woman becomes ill or her well-being suffers, the community of people depending on her struggles as well.

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By Khadija Allen

Camp director Shelley Johnson has a passion for children and teaching them the importance of staying healthy in the inner city. Very often, she speaks to black and Latino children about nutrition and dieting to prevent the risks of hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.

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