Black Gay TV Talk Show Debuts Across America
(ContentDesk) July 8, 2005 -- Reaching into nearly 16 million households, the world's first black gay/lesbian, TV news/talk show debuts across America on DirecTV channel 227 and on Comcast Cable TV101 Southern California. The Herndon Davis Reports, http://herndondavis.com, hosted by its creator and namesake, is a one hour long, black gay/lesbian focused, empowerment news program. The nationally syndicated show aggressively tackles a variety of socioeconomic and political issues impacting the gay/lesbian community but from a distinctly black gay/lesbian affirming perspective.Broadcasting on DirecTV channel 227, the news/talk show can be seen on Sunday mornings beginning July 17, from 8am-9am and on Comcast Cable TV101 Southern California starting July 18, 7-8am. "I'm very excited about the opportunity to spotlight the accomplishments and the challenges of the black gay/lesbian community" adds Davis."From understanding the DL "down low" phenomena, to fighting for gay marriage rights, to the challenges of embracing spirituality, raising children, and coping with depression and homophobia, The Herndon Davis Reports will deeply explore into the vibrant and diverse lives of the entire black gay/lesbian community, past, present and future" he adds.In addition, the show is already looking to expand its 16 million households to other cable and satellite networks as well.
At the show's website, http://herndondavis.com, visitors are encouraged to use a template letter to email and fax it to their local cable providers requesting that the show be added to their programming schedule.The show's host, Herndon Davis, is a black and openly gay author and lecturer.
In 2004, he self-published the spiritual empowerment book, "Black, Gay & Christian," http://blackgaychristian.com, a book which challenged the status quo of homophobia within the black church as well as its scriptural interpretation of biblical text surrounding homosexuality.
The book also provided inspirational and motivational resources and texts for black gays/lesbians in order to jointly embrace and reconcile their homosexuality with their spirituality.More information about The Herndon Davis Reports can be accessed at http://herndondavis.com and details about the book, "Black, Gay & Christian" can be viewed at http://blackgaychristian.com.
Cultural Creative Bridges Gap Between Religion and Spirituality
Asheville, NC (ContentDesk) September 7, 2005 -- Discover the freedom of true Self expression, which honors the material world as well as the spiritual. This new book offers easy steps to greater clarity and personal power, without religious dogma or sexist stereotypes. "Themes of Illumination, Opening to God Within" feeds both body and soul. To rediscover Divinity as the core of Self clearly provides infinite opportunities on every level. To understand how "Themes" can guide and support a transformation of life, visit www.trafford.com/05-0696.
Using everyday language, from one who long inhabited the pits of hell-on-earth, "Themes of Illumination" provides simple guidance for discovering heaven, here and now.
From poverty, addiction and suicidal depression, Rev. Louisa Dyer now loves life...
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The Fuel Of Stress, Depression and Anxiety
In the 21st Century, it is predicted that stress and stress related illnesses such as depression and anxiety will become the biggest killers. Despite significant advances in housing, standards of living, quality of food, and medical science, the pressures all of us have to face in today's world are as demanding as any pressures experienced by our predecessors.Why are these illnesses on the rise? And why do some people become so ill through these illnesses, they can find it hard to function?Well they sure don't happen overnight! You don't suddenly wake up one morning and feel stressed or depressed. It's not like flicking on a light switch! And by the same rule, if you're suffering, you can't just wake up one morning, flick off the switch and say "Great, I'm better now."Many people who don't suffer from these illnesses often say to sufferers:"Come on, snap out of it."If only it was so easy! Should anyone say this to you, please forgive them as it's just a lack of understanding. It's very...
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What Exactly is Testosterone?
Testosterone is a member of the steroid family of hormones called androgens. More and more, this family is derived through chemical conversion from the steroid ring-structure of cholesterol. This hormone plays a vital role in the bodies of both men and women.There are only minor differences between this hormone and others such as estrogen, progesterone, DHEA, cortisone, and androstenedione. They are small molecules, which becomes important when we look at what routes of administration are available.As commonly known, testosterone stimulates the development of the penis and testes, growth of facial and pubic hair, deepening of the voice, changes in body shape, growth of bones, and increased muscle mass and strength in males. It helps maintain sex drive and the production of sperm cells, and it may play a role in balding.
Mood is also affected by testosterone, and low levels of the hormone can cause severe and prolonged depression as well as fatigue, to name a few conditions. High...
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People With Anorexia and Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa is a severe and often life-threatening eating disorder defined by a rejection to sustain minimal body weight of an individual's normal weight. People with anorexia nervosa are said to be in relentless pursuit of thinness. This disorder includes an intense fear of gaining weight with a distorted body image. Anorexia nervosa should not be confused with Bulimia nervosa, another eating disorder, often referred to as the diet-binge-purge disorder.Like anorexia nervosa, bulimia can kill if not addressed. Symptoms to watch for in people with anorexia nervosa include withdrawal, an emaciated appearance, obsessive-compulsiveness and depression coming from a distorted view of reality.
These obvious characteristics of people with anorexia nervosa are completely obvious to most, accept the person with the condition.Although, anorexics tend to affect pubescent girls, anorexia nervosa also affects boys very much the same as girls....
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Black Gay TV Talk Show Debuts Across America seeds Depression
Black Gay TV Talk Show Debuts Across America trucks Depression