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Link reblogged from knowledge equals black power
fiftyshadesofmacygray:
“Blacks are more than three times as likely as whites to be diagnosed with melanoma after it has reached a late stage, and Hispanics are nearly twice as likely, according to a University of Miami study.
Late diagnosis of melanoma generally significantly reduces the chances for survival. The survival rate for those with early detection is about 99 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute. With later detection, the survival rate falls to between 15 and 65 percent, depending on how far the disease has spread.”
Also, because the disease is more likely to occur in light-skinned people, many prevention and detection efforts are aimed at them, he [Dr. Robert Kirsner] said.”
This article on Skin Cancer in the Black community was really interesting. A lot of the problem focuses on the lack of adequate medical access Black people have that could diagnose the problem early, and increase survival rate. Don’t die of ignorance, we don’t have to die from this.
If you notice new growths/bumps/spots on your skin that are abnormal in size, or are not healing, seek medical advice. But meanwhile, here is information from the Skin Cancer Foundation that may help you distinguish these growths from “normal” ones.
Sunscreen up everyone.
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This is SERIOUSLY important, people. No matter the levels of melanin in your skin, EVERYONE is susceptible to skin cancer, especially if you spend a lot of time outside. This summer is going to be a really hot one, so please, use sunscreen, hydrate, and stay healthy.This! My father was diagnosed with skin cancer in the late stage. He passed away in less than two months.
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When you see someone who is struggling, a co-worker who is discouraged, a friend who is not up to par, how do you respond? Our words can be what keeps a person going; our compliments can put a spring back into their step. Now more than ever, we need to automatically let the encouragement flow. We need to tell others how much we love them, how we value them, and tell them that they are talented and creative. Always remember, with your words you carry life-giving water. You carry hope, healing, encouragement and new beginnings, and you can pour it out everywhere you go.
Today, choose to speak encouragement. Choose to speak victory and faith. Instead of telling people what they’re doing wrong, instead of pointing out all their faults, find what they are doing right. Only insecure people do that. Focus on the good. There are already enough critical, judgmental people in the world. Let’s be people who lift up others and restore them. Let’s be the light of Jesus in the world.
(Source: menstyle1)
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Quote reblogged from Up With SteveWe live in the most unequal part of the world, which has grown the most yet reduced misery the least. The unjust distribution of goods persists, creating a situation of social sin that cries out to Heaven and limits the possibilities of a fuller life for so many of our brothers.The first Jesuit Pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in 2007. From the National Catholic Reporter’s profile of Bergoglio. (via upwithchris)
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Photoset reblogged from Models Of Color
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Link reblogged from Naturally Thin and so Proud!
Last week, Lilly Ghalichi pointed out to MJ as well as the rest of America that there is a double standard regarding overweight women insulting thin women.
Ghalichi said that the double standard is women are allowed to insult thin women by spewing insults such as, “eat a hamburger,” “skinny…
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Photo reblogged from BLACKFASHION
Zoe Saldana in Alexis Maybille at the 85th annual Oscars.
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Quote reblogged from Internal Acceptance MovementNo matter what you do, what you say, or who you become, there will always be someone who doesn’t approve. There will always be someone who thinks you’re too much or too little. Someone who finds you too obedient or too outspoken; too sensitive or too cold; too needy or too distant; too serious or too immature; too much of who you really are and not enough of who they really want or need you to be. And that’s okay. It’s impossible to please everyone, and more importantly, you don’t exist to conform to other people’s standards. If someone doesn’t like who you are, that’s their problem — not yours. You can’t live your life based on other people’s needs and expectations, especially not when it means compromising who you are and what makes you happy. You have to make your happiness and wellbeing a priority. You have to let go of the idea that you need other people to validate your worth. You have to believe with absolute conviction that who you are is exactly enough. You have to trust that who you are is all you need to be.Daniell Koepke (via internal-acceptance-movement)
