Via: defendernetwork.com Although white women were once thought to be the sole group battling eating disorders, over the past few years, reports of eating disorders among minorities — particularly African-Americans — have increased. Stephanie Covington Armstrong, an African-American woman, shares her struggles with bulimia with theGrio. For more on this story visit site above.

Via: defendernetwork.com There are many untold stories that reveal the best of Americans who stepped up when duty called, broke color barriers, or quietly made their communities better one person at a time. In tribute, President Obama recently invited six special senior citizens to visit the White House to honor as unsung heroes. These unsung […]

Via: defendernetwork.com Octavia Spencer has completed her sweep through awards season by winning the Best Supporting Actress award at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday. Spencer — whose role as the outspoken maid Minny in “The Help,” has been honored by the Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Movie Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and […]