Seven Days in Usha Village: A Conversation With Dr. Sebi 20 Years Later is Dr. Sebi’s storytelling, his answers to my questions, but more than that the book, in many ways, supports the healthcare strategies Black Greek sororities and fraternities use to educate and serve their communities.
A pivotal chapter in the book’s 20th anniversary remembrance of my interview with Dr. Sebi is “Dr. Sebi Shared More That Week in Honduras: His Methodology.” He mentions two major components of his life as an herbalist: Usha Herbal Research Institute and his African Bio Mineral Balance therapy. That chapter details how these entities address and provide alternative solutions for diseases that afflict thousands but disproportionately affect Black people—diabetes, leukemia, menopause, sickle cell anemia and prostate cancer.
The book offers Black sororities and fraternities complementary information and solutions for the following health and wellness initiatives:
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Black men, who are diagnosed at younger ages and at later stages than any other group. Omega Psi Phi has carried prostate cancer awareness as a mandated international program for over thirty years — the Mighty Seventh District runs the program year-round, with peak activity each September during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. –Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Health Initiatives
Chapters facilitate, participate, and coordinate activities that promote good health practices. Programs include the Charles R. Drew Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. Additionally, our partnerships with the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, and the March of Dimes continue to grow. –Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Advocacy for Education and Public Health
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s initiative for education and public health advocacy underscores its commitment to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all. This targeted program mobilizes both collegiate and alumni chapters to engage in advocacy efforts, including participation in educational forums and direct engagement with policymakers on educational and public health issues. Recognizing the intrinsic link between education and health outcomes, the initiative aims to influence policy, promote community awareness, and improve access to education and health resources. –Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Our Community Initiatives, Partnerships and Programs
To develop a sense of pride and commitment in the community toward healthy living that will reduce the incidences of health conditions that adversely affect men of color. –Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Our Physical & Mental Health programs are designed to empower individuals through a variety of activities and resources. We are dedicated to empowering individuals by offering a diverse range of activities and resources that promote healthy lifestyles and mental resilience. –Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Physical and Mental Health
Delta Sigma Theta is committed to improving the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of its membership and the communities that we serve. The goals include raising awareness about the important benefits of lifestyle changes that affect longevity and mortality; combating cancer and obesity; and educating the community about HIV/AIDS. –Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Health Awareness & Well-Being
Improve the overall health and well-being of communities by increasing education, access, prevention, advocacy, and culturally responsive wellness initiatives for all ages. –Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
The Global Community
Strengthen global awareness, service, collaboration, and cultural understanding by connecting communities across nations through impactful outreach and international engagement. –Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated
Seven Days in Usha Village: A Conversation With Dr. Sebi 20 Years Later blends cultural storytelling with wellness insights, revisits Dr. Sebi’s philosophies two decades later, and, as a companion, offers Black Greek sororities and fraternities and the communities they serve complementary health and nutrition information.
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