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• "As an advocate for environmental and social justice, I find volunteer work with Uhuru Furniture deeply satisfying. I love knowing that the time and energy I commit to this local initiative contributes to African self-determination and empowerment around the globe. At once, I can help recycle housewares in Philadelphia and raise funds and enthusiasm for resolving education, health, and economic disparities worldwide."

  - Jacqueline B., Philadelphia, PA

• "It doesn't get any better than to have Uhuru Pies on the table for Thanksgiving--they taste divine, they make a difference, and the price is right all at the same time. That's the true spirit of the holiday! Don't buy just one or you will regret it!!"

  - Michelle P. and Andre K., Tampa, Fl

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  We call it "A Gym of Our Own" because this is a place that we can go to relieve stress, enhance our physical ability, and increase our mental toughness. Where else can you go to get that? Nowhere and that's why YOU need to become a part of the amazing things happening at the TyRon Lewis Community Gym.

  Times are getting rough and we need a way out! We will show you how!!

   

  We are changing lives here and there's no way you want to miss this!! 

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  Fitness Tip!!

  
  

  Six Pack abs is something that everybody wants! In order to obtain these you need to eat a healthy diet, crank up that cardio, and challenge your abs!!

  Try the stability ball knee tucks to crank up your ab routine! This exercise will strengthen your core by forcing you to stabilize your legs on the ball.  This targets your full abdominals! Complete 3 sets of 10-15 reps.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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  The Truth Behind Niggeritis

  By Tiffany Williams

  
  

  
  

  Many of us black folks are very familiar with the term niggeritis or itis. We typically use this term to describe that overwhelming feeling of sleepiness after devouring a huge meal.  The term itis refers to inflammation or swelling of the stomach after excess eating, and the term nigger of course refers to black people.  Clearly us black folks are not the only ones who eat enormous amounts of food, and technically the word nigger does not mean black person at all! It’s just a stupid word that the white man decided to direct toward us.  So with that being said White, Black, Spanish, and Asians have all experienced niggeritis!!  Now that I’ve got that off my chest let me explain why we get that feeling of laziness and sleepy after a huge filling meal.

  
  

  Tryptophan is one of the 10 essential amino acids that the body uses to make the protein it needs. It is well known for its role in the production of signals that triggers relaxation, restfulness, and sleep. One of tryptophan’s functions is to serve as a precursor for serotonin, which helps the body regulate appetite, sleep patterns, and mood. Its ability to raise serotonin levels has been used therapeutically in the treatment of a variety of conditions, most notably insomnia, depression, and anxiety.

  I’m pretty sure you’re wondering what tryptophan has to do with niggeritis and here it is:
  
  As I mentioned above, tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which means the body cannot produce this and it must be consumed in your diet. Meals high in carbohydrates and proteins make tryptophan more available to the brain.  Once tryptophan reaches the brain it is converted to serotonin and then to melatonin, which is a hormone that regulates sleepiness.  Normally melatonin is secreted at night by the pineal gland in the brain to induce and maintain sleep, but when you consume an enormous meal this process can happen at any time of the day, causing you to feel sleepy soon after.
  
  So next time you fall into a complete coma after you eat don’t fix your mouth to say you got niggeritis!! Just say you are suffering from early onset sleepiness caused by excess amounts of tryptophan in the brain.  
  
  

  
  

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• Collard Greens for Healthy Bodies!!
  
  Believe it or not, Collard Greens are one of the top 10 detoxing foods!! Yes this vegetable is very much a part of the soul food diet, but it lacks any nutritional value the way its cooked. Steamed collard greens lower cholesterol, improve digestion, prevents cancer, and supports the detox and inflammatory systems of the the body better than any other cruciferous vegetable. 
  
  
  Follow this link for a steamed collard green recipe
  

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  BOX AEROBICS IS HAPPENING EVERY WEDNESDAY AT AKWAABA HALL AT 6:30PM!!

  THIS GROUP FITNESS CLASS COMBINES BOXING WITH AEROBICS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE RESULTS YOU WANT AND NEED!!  THIS CLASS IS FREE TO ALL GYM MEMBERS AND ONLY $5 FOR NON MEMBERS!!

  
  

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  FREE HEALTH SEMINAR!! APRIL 11, 2013 6:30PM AKWAABA HALL 1245 18TH AVENUE SOUTH ST. PETERSBURG, FL

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• Workout to loose FAT not weight!!! The important thing is to decrease the amount of body fat in the body. Try to ignore that scale as much as possible and just get your body fat measured periodically. A sound exercise program should include aerobic, weight training, and eating a healthy diet. YOU CAN DO IT!!

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• Boxing!!!

  This is an exciting program for people of all ages!! Heavy Bag and Speed Bag coming soon!! Call 727-824-5670 for more information!

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• Check this article out to see how excess amounts of sitting throughout the day can effect your health! 

  Click on the link below to view the article!

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• Our Kid's Fit campers are so strong!! Watch them knock these pullups out!!

  
  
  

  
  

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