Donna Richardson (born November 3, 1962) is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator. Widely known for her series of fitness videos, she was appointed in 2006 by President George W. Bush to serve on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. She also produces and hosts Donna Richardson: Mind, Body, & Spirit, … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
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Monday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
Shaun T (born on May 2, 1978), is an American motivational speaker, fitness trainer, fitness motivator, businessman, television personality, and choreographer. He is best known for his home fitness programs for adults and children which include T25, Insanity and Hip-Hop Abs. Shaun is 6 feet 0 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Fitness Gurus
Saturday Open Thread: Black Nurses Who Changed the Course of History
Mary Jane Seacole (23 November 1805 – 14 May 1881), née Grant, was a Jamaican-born woman of Scottish and Creole descent who set up a "British Hotel" behind the lines during the Crimean War, which she described as "a mess-table and comfortable quarters for sick and convalescent officers," and provided succour for wounded servicemen on the battlefield. She was posthumously … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Nurses Who Changed the Course of History
Friday Open Thread: Black Health and Fitness Pros
NICOLE CHAPLIN is a successful certified Master Trainer, motivational speaker, author, and owner of Bella X Fitness in NYC. She is a fitness expert certified in boxing, TRX, kickboxing, group exercise, and kettle bells. While attending University of Miami, her passion for fitness was born. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Health and Fitness Pros
Wednesday Open Thread: Black Health and Fitness Pros
Obi Obadike found his love for fitness by being involved in sports. He is a former top Division I collegiate sprinter at Cal State Fullerton. He is still considered one of the fastest men in the history of the school. During his collegiate career he got the privilege of training and competing against some of the fastest and the best athletes in the world. His knowledge and … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Black Health and Fitness Pros