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7 ways to keep your resolution to work out

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

8:18 AM on 01/05/2010

OPINION - There are many strategies and techniques to following through on your resolution of joining and actually working out in the gym on a long-term and regular basis.
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Three ways unemployment is straining black families

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

9:20 PM on 11/29/2009

OPINION - It stands to reason that as poverty and unemployment rates increase for black men, they will experience much more anger and frustration...
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For Maia Campbell and others, mental health is no laughing matter

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

8:37 AM on 09/09/2009

OPINION - Mental illness should be of concern to all communities but especially to the African-American community, which is over-represented in high-need populations that are particularly at risk for mental illnesses.
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Should a victim ever go back to a 'Changed Man'?

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

2:28 PM on 08/25/2009

OPINION - This unfortunate situation between Chris and Rihanna begs the question: Should a victim ever return to her abuser, and if she does, why?
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10 things you must know when stopped by police

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

9:42 AM on 07/27/2009

In my post last Friday, I asserted that Professor Gates could have done a better job in handling the incident, which ultimately resulted in his arrest. I also brought up the possibility that Sgt. Crowley's actions may have been influenced by unconscious or institutional racism. Many readers disagreed with me...
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A psychologist's take: Gates case is all too typical

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

9:46 AM on 07/24/2009

As we all know by now, Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard's prominent scholar of African American History, was arrested for disorderly conduct at his home in Cambridge Massachusetts on July 16, 2009, after a report of a possible break in. It turns out that Dr. Gates and his driver...
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Obama breaks out the charm to sell healthcare

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

6:08 AM on 07/23/2009

It was no surprise that on Wednesday, looking clean, fresh and rested, the President put on his game face and pulled from his utility belt, his oratory skills, charisma and commanding presence to push his universal heath care plan in his national televised address.
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Michael Jackson's fans shouldn't self destruct

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

8:00 AM on 07/06/2009

It was reported by Gary Taylor, president and owner of Jackson's largest online fan club, MJJCommunity.com that at least 12 Michael Jackson fans have committed suicide. At this point there is no hard and fast evidence that Michael's death was the causal event. But given the hysteria and grief surrounding...
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Chris Brown and Rihanna can help others avoid domestic violence

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

8:16 AM on 06/29/2009

(AP Photo/Lori Shepler, Pool) On Tuesday, singer Chris Brown was allowed to cop a plea deal for the brutal beating he inflicted on his ex-girlfriend Rhianna following a pre-Grammy party. He not only punched her about her body but also caused damage to her face, after she allegedly caught him...
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Don't make dad the enemy

By Dr. Jeff Gardere

8:14 AM on 06/20/2009

It's no secret, nor surprise, that many black men and women have relationship issues. Many women view the men as being irresponsible, cheating dogs, while the men pronounce the women to be angry, demanding and unreasonable. These attitudes are reflected in some disturbing statistics and trends for women and men...
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