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    Promoting Health and Wellness in Metro Atlanta!

    By Chris Smith,

    2024-04-02

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    In a recent interview on The Rashad Richey Morning Show , renowned Metro Atlanta native, owner of Pain 2 Wellness Chiropractic Center , Dr. Winston Carhee , and Chairman of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc., Sidney Barron , shared details about an upcoming event aimed at promoting health and wellness in the community.

    Scheduled for April 6th, the event includes a sunrise march, a family fun run, and a health festival with free screenings for the community. The initiative is part of the 100 Black Men of America's mission to enhance educational and economic opportunities for African American youth while prioritizing health and wellness initiatives.

    During the interview, Dr. Carhee emphasized the importance of physical activity in reducing the risk of chronic conditions that disproportionately affect the Black community. He highlighted the value of regular exercise in improving overall health and well-being, and encouraged families to participate in the upcoming event as a way to promote active and healthy lifestyles.

    Mr. Barron echoed Dr. Carhee's sentiments, emphasizing the significance of student involvement in the event. Participants will range from college students to elementary school children, aiming to instill healthy habits early on and encourage families to exercise together. The event aims to foster community engagement and celebrate the importance of health and wellness in daily life.

    While the family fun run event is already sold out, volunteers are still needed to support the event's success. Interested individuals can sign up to volunteer at runatlanta5k.org , contributing to the event's mission of promoting a culture of health and fitness within the community. Additionally, the sunrise march and health festival are open to the public, providing opportunities for community members to join in the festivities and access valuable health resources.

    To listen to the full interview, click the link above.

    Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning ‘Rashad Richey Morning Show’ on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the ‘Dr. Rashad Richey Review’ on SiriusXM’s Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.

    The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey’ on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.

    Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.

    Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master’s thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master’s thesis was adapted into a book titled, ‘Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures’, which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre book on the Amazon platform.

    Recently, Dr. Richey completed his Juris Doctor (law degree) from Renaissance University after transferring from Birmingham School of Law, where he attended for 2 years. He accepted the position as Director of Global Legal Operations for the multinational law firm, The International Law Group of Human & Civil Rights Attorneys P.C., also known as The Fairness Firm, with offices in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, and Cape Town Africa.

    As host of The Rashad Richey Morning Show, Dr. Richey has interviewed everyone from Vice-President Kamala Harris to TI, and always brings relevant information, the best on-air debates, and most insightful interviews in media. Tune in every weekday morning from 7am-10am on News and Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3), www.WAOK.com , or on the Audacy App.

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