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He also may have been nearby places like Wingstop, Burger King and T-Mobile. Attempts to locate him by both family and police have been unsuccessful. Abdi is approximately 5'4" in height, and weighing 120 lbs. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored winter coat, khaki-colored pants, and tennis shoes (photo attached). 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We consistently support local and global artists and feature their original artwork, prints and mixed media on paper. This month we introduce readers to an award winning South African artist and ceramist Andile Dyalvane. Andile Dyalvane was born in Ngobozana, a small village in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa in 1978 and received a National Degree in Art and Design from Sivuyile Technical College in 1999 followed by a National Degree in Ceramic Design from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2003. As the founder of Imiso Ceramics in South Africa’s Western Cape, Andile Dyalvane has exhibited extensively in South Africa and has been awarded residencies in Denmark, France, the United States, and Taiwan. “Everything we do has an impact.” -Andlile Dyalvane. Andile Dyalvane’s work is in the permanent collections of the Iziko National Museum, Cape Town, South Africa; Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Museum of Art, Port Elizabeth, South Africa; and Yingge Ceramic Museum, Taipei, Taiwan. “One of the reasons I chose ceramics is because it reminded me of my childhood,” says Andile Dyalvane, recounting the mud objects that he and his friends in Ngobozana, a village in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, used to make as kids when they weren’t sliding down a muddy slope into a refreshing stream. ׉ 7cassandra://y9hJa6WREQNaRz77bAgwQ6pbYTnzT_zAYCo1csVRG1M`̵^PثsHpbhj׉EAs the Xhisa ceramist shapes vessels and wall hangings — sometimes sandy-rough, other time scraped and scarred — at Imiso Ceramics (his atellier in Cape Town), Andile Dyalvane recalls the scent of rain-soaked earth after a long dry spell. Split with wound like fissures, burnt in appearance or accented with succulent color, works of art are also stamped with industrial found objects such as nuts, bolts, and computer parts, markings that echo the fossils he saw as a child and which express humanity’s footprints on nature. “Clay is one of the mediums that help me connect with nature itself— like I’m touching a vast networks of A gallery owned by Friedman Benda in New York City showed his most recent creations, called lindonga or crevices, at PAD London in the fall of 2019. 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By KCCI Editorial Boarda On Monday, we once again remember Martin Luther King Jr. There will be events to honor the civil rights icon’s legacy. Speeches will be given. Comparisons will be made about what racial discrimination looks like today and what it looked like in the 1960s. Some of MLK’s dream has been realized. Much of it, arguably, is still a work in progress. How do I know? I see it through the eyes of KCCI’s journalists of color. I read the comments emailed to us about them. They tell me what is said to their faces - or whispered behind their backs assuming they don’t hear. Emails they get, and comments they hear from the public criticizing their work tend to be more harsh and judgmental than their white colleagues. Although I know these words affect them, I see these same journalists persevere and persist. Their tireless work, unique perspectives, life experiences and civility enrich our news content every day. Iowa’s on countless lists as one of the best places to live in America. But what is it like if your skin isn’t white in this majority-white state? I can’t answer that but as I listen to my colleagues, I’ve continued to gain perspective. From what I’ve seen and heard it’s clear, our state has a problem. It may lie under the surface and be less obvious to you and me. In our chamber meetings and our other business events, it rarely gets talked about. Instead the focus tends to be on our good news, our list of greats. In a conversation I had with one of our journalists, I commented about how we could help them deal with an issue of discrimination they were experiencing. Their response, “Brian, for you it’s an ‘issue’ but for me, it’s every day of my life.” That’s an eye-opening perspective. Our state, our business community, KCCI is made better, stronger and more creative with a more diverse workforce and population. Let’s all pledge to give our best efforts to increase diversity, to be more inclusive, to completely wipe out any form of racial bias that exists. Not just on MLK Day but every day. If we each, in our own way, can do that, then we would be truly honoring the dream of Martin Luther King. 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I went to school and continued my wellness education which encouraged me to start my business called: I was tipping the scale at over 300 pounds and found myself depressed and not living life to its fullest. Then, through a series of events that happened in my life, I was “sick and tired of being overweight” and I focused on my diet, exercise and prayer life and I found the tenacity to push through my fears, tears, and cravings which gave me more energy and confidence. I was able to reverse several chronic medical issues, such as being diagnosed as medically obese and being a severe asthmatic, all by losing weight. My name is Zakiya English and I am originally from Gary, Indiana and moved to Des Moines in 1997. I am the owner of Soul Fit, a personal training service, that offers Hip Hop 360 classes, group/senior exercise classes and personalized 1:1 training. I combine my passion and innovative style to inspire individuals to lead a healthy/ fit lifestyle. ׉ 7cassandra://QbA06qnzkZKkR85U00fYngGEMAtHFt0ll_Wzza_mEuQ`̵^PثsHpbhj׉E |The motivation behind my business is to save lives. I do not want anyone else, especially in the African American community, dying from: diabetes, stroke, heart attack or any obesity related illness due to lack of exercise and a poor diet. I want to be a resource for people to come listen to some good music, get a good workout in and leave with a recipe for a delicious & affordable meal idea. It does not have to take hours or cost a lot of money to get a good 45-minute workout in a few days a week and eat healthier. It does take dedication & consistency! When you find something you like to do, it feels less like a job and more of a thankfulness that you get to move your body without the aches and pains that inactivity brings. I know life is busy but we all must put ourselves and our health first. You only get one body and you must exercise and take care of that body by moving it and exercising constraint in the foods you choose to eat. Don’t compare yourself with others. LOVE WHO YOU ARE!. Get active, eat as clean as possible, get some rest and repeat this daily and your body will reward you! “Strive for Progress and not Perfection” Zakiya is certified through National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer and also has her master’s degree from Upper Iowa University in Public Administration. Soul Fit is an approved Targeted Small Business (TSB) through the State of Iowa. Dorene McVey ithrive31, A Coaching and Personal Development Company www.ithrive31.com I am a former corporate executive with 25 years leadership experience working in large, global organizations. Throughout my career, I have coached and mentored hundreds of executives, leaders, and young professionals, always striving to be a trusted confidant and influential coach. Helping people bring their greatness to the world – at work and at home is my passion. In June 2017 I left my corporate role, moved to Des Moines and opened my own Coaching and Personal Development business. I have always wanted to own my own business and the timing was right for me. My professional experience, combined with my passion for helping others be the best they can be – in and out of the workplace – is the origin of ithrive31, LCC Personally, I am a wife, mother of twin 25-yearolds, and owner of 2 Labradors. My faith, family, and friends are the cornerstone of my life and I feel blessed to be walking this entrepreneurial journey of adventure every day! Zakiya English, NASM-CPT, MPA Phone: 515-661-3435 Email: zakiya@soulfitdsm.com Website: www.soulfitdsm.com People always ask me about my company name – ithrive31. The “i’ stands for personal accountability – helping people see how they can create impact in a positive way. “Thrive” stands for overall well-being and “31” stands for taking-action 31 days at a time – just focusing on what is right in front of you to create momentum. 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I also offer Personal Development Programs and Group Coaching within my company. I am a very practical and results-oriented person and that is how I coach. I believe that helping people take positive steps -- repeatedly and over time -- big things can happen! My favorite quote is: Life is meant to be lived fully and with great intention! My motivation stems from my own personal journey and from seeing firsthand (with so many family and friends) how lifestyle diseases are affecting families. I feel very inspired to bring awareness and teach people that there is a better way! We don’t have to sit back and wait for a huge crisis to come into our lives. We can choose to take-action and create and live healthier lives. I’m truly grateful that I was able to lose over 115lbs and find ways to manage my stress in positive ways. It has made such a tremendous difference in my life. I’m thankful for being able to study with Health Coach Institute and be able to put more of the pieces together to understand why some things worked and why some things didn’t. I know how hard it can be to create lasting change in our lives and I would love the opportunity to help make it easier for others. Having a coach to talk to each week is easier than going at it alone. My greatest joy is helping others move from surviving to thriving. It’s no fun to be stuck in survival mode going through the motions. I love helping people find hope and joy in the journey! My favorite quote is: “Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured” Janice Kennedy Janice Health and Wellness Coaching I help people manage their stress, lose weight and gain energy so that they can enjoy life to the fullest. We live in a very busy world and people are experiencing stress overload. This chronic stress leads to 80% of the health problems we see today. But there is hope! My mission is to help people slow down, create and live a healthier life, one that they don’t feel the need to escape from. I’m able to provide the right support, the right system and the right accountability to help people find the lasting results they are looking for. Each week I help people become more in tune with what their bodies are saying and what it all means and helping them to figure out what the best plan of action is to move forward. As we learn positive ways to manage stress, we begin to feel better, healthier, more energetic, and more empowered to make our dreams come true. Sophia Sledge New York Life Insurance Company – However, I’m in the process of registering my DBA. Those that know me, know I’m a people person with a wealth of information. Sometimes random, but always strategic. I bring an energized, focused, and thoughtful approach to my relationships with others; Not just my business, but my friendships, my marriage, and with my kids. ׉ 7cassandra://QPw-th-yXIbd5OdjOQdLHOqrww2uh3f4KYmq6prPBVs`̵^PثsHpbhj׉E I’m relationship centered and sympathetic towards others. If you take care of others, they will take care of you. I enjoy talking and listening to other people’s stories. I’m really in my element when I can educate another person. I had a very fortunate upbringing. My father is a 26-year veteran of the United States Air Force. My mother, a former Junior USA Olympic Gymnast, who left home at age thirteen to join the circus. My parents met in Spain and got married in the mid 70’s when being a biracial couple was still a rarity. I spent my first 16 years traveling throughout Europe and the Pacific Northwest with parents and a younger brother. We moved to California in the mid 90’s where I finished high school and went on to play Division I basketball, earning both my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education from San Diego State University. At an early age, I learned the importance of building a strong foundation through commitment, integrity, and work ethic. While I have a passion for traveling abroad and all things sport, I love my family and giving back to the community. I reside in Urbandale with my wife and two young children. I have been volunteering for various organizations since high school, most recently in Des Moines for Mercy One in the NICU, and Easter Seals Iowa in their Life Club. Volunteering reminds me that the smallest acts can have the deepest impact. I’m an advisor for, if not, the largest mutual Life Insurance Company in the US. Here’s what I know. Financial Planning is an important life skill that we aren’t all taught at a young age. If you are anything like me, until I got into the business, I didn’t know much about the financial industry. I was raised on the principles of putting in an honest day of work, with the intention of being able to pay my bills and taxes on time and to not owe people money. I know how to write checks and save money. I had a very limited scope of retirement planning. I got into this business to help change the perception of our industry and give access to people that wouldn’t ordinarily seek it out. I educate on a ton of different financial topics. It’s a long list, but the bottom line is this, everyone is different and in different places and spaces in their lives. At the end of the day, people want to know if they are going to be okay financially. I help people plan for that. I want to help you sleep better at night knowing you have a good plan in place, and you can protect the ones you love. I do my best to help answer any questions and refer to other service providers like attorneys, CPAs, life coaches etc., to encourage a more The URBAN EXPERIENCE | 2020 23 team approach. You can’t do anything in this life without the help of someone else. I’m always looking to pay it forward. Two of my favorite quotes (Because I just can’t have one.) “Only put off tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” Pablo Picasso “At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou ׉ 7cassandra://w_Q6U4nNIlzjrnMGGYiKvzqovMySnn6t0EFHm1GDn08#`̵^PثsHpbhj^PثsHpbhj{בCט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://4AuV4XajJTAbNuypjN3RXbRLGyyGvT-Jrh7KW_WLMl0IJ` ׉ 7cassandra://Ji5qrtqCMmilnlTeFoT5uoRux7A5AR08NmVL1oSSowE0`S׉ 7cassandra://TvPKa-8QQFbX9HxfAbPu9JiouLS7cnkxeM2pDidy_LIB`̵׉ 7cassandra://1ZL0VK9j-3pLogRxzfnUnfikJCaj3OFCjQqFsqJurZc=(͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://y8n-RkT0JzEXpwi8WwYXhwP7jZH_wNh7mwETFmDVIHI,7` ׉ 7cassandra://oLo-radkj1MHwomK6bgQkSTcnSo2vT1rk9sQhs2HCA8͇`S׉ 7cassandra://jvIv-5jQdHOXcHieY44Br7-8NF6mrkjvb_f95rS1c-4&`̵׉ 7cassandra://K52wqzp-BHUpiLBq6C__RPLZu0ThOaTYX6X9_rPI3a04͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://4AuV4XajJTAbNuypjN3RXbRLGyyGvT-Jrh7KW_WLMl0IJ` ׉ 7cassandra://Ji5qrtqCMmilnlTeFoT5uoRux7A5AR08NmVL1oSSowE0`S׉ 7cassandra://TvPKa-8QQFbX9HxfAbPu9JiouLS7cnkxeM2pDidy_LIB`̵׉ 7cassandra://1ZL0VK9j-3pLogRxzfnUnfikJCaj3OFCjQqFsqJurZc=(͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://y8n-RkT0JzEXpwi8WwYXhwP7jZH_wNh7mwETFmDVIHI,7` ׉ 7cassandra://oLo-radkj1MHwomK6bgQkSTcnSo2vT1rk9sQhs2HCA8͇`S׉ 7cassandra://jvIv-5jQdHOXcHieY44Br7-8NF6mrkjvb_f95rS1c-4&`̵׉ 7cassandra://K52wqzp-BHUpiLBq6C__RPLZu0ThOaTYX6X9_rPI3a04͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://4AuV4XajJTAbNuypjN3RXbRLGyyGvT-Jrh7KW_WLMl0IJ` ׉ 7cassandra://Ji5qrtqCMmilnlTeFoT5uoRux7A5AR08NmVL1oSSowE0`S׉ 7cassandra://TvPKa-8QQFbX9HxfAbPu9JiouLS7cnkxeM2pDidy_LIB`̵׉ 7cassandra://1ZL0VK9j-3pLogRxzfnUnfikJCaj3OFCjQqFsqJurZc=(͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://y8n-RkT0JzEXpwi8WwYXhwP7jZH_wNh7mwETFmDVIHI,7` ׉ 7cassandra://oLo-radkj1MHwomK6bgQkSTcnSo2vT1rk9sQhs2HCA8͇`S׉ 7cassandra://jvIv-5jQdHOXcHieY44Br7-8NF6mrkjvb_f95rS1c-4&`̵׉ 7cassandra://K52wqzp-BHUpiLBq6C__RPLZu0ThOaTYX6X9_rPI3a04͠^PزsHpbhj׉E@The Gullah/Geechee People A Unique Heritage By Mary Lee Madison ׉ 7cassandra://TvPKa-8QQFbX9HxfAbPu9JiouLS7cnkxeM2pDidy_LIB`̵^PثsHpbhj׉E The Gullah people are African Americans who live in the Lowcountry region of the U.S. states in Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Florida, in both the coastal plains and the Sea Islands. The Gullah/Geechee people today are descendants of enslaved people from African countries of Angola, Senegambia, the Windward Coast, the Gold Coast, Serra Leone and Mozambique of West and Central Africa. They are a proud African people with a rich heritage kidnaped and forcibly brought to this country in the early 16th century. Their language and culture are mixed with the Africans of other tribes, languages, religions and cultures as well as English to form a distinct dialogue and culture that did not exist anywhere else in the world. They developed a creole language, the Gullah language, that still retains much of its African words, intonation, rhythm and the African influences that makes them distinctive among African Americans and any other people existing in the world. The isolation of the sea island communities of the Gullah/Geechee people from outsiders has been essential to the survival and preservation of the language, culture and tradition as well as the historical bases of the people. The Gullah people are survivors of the middle passage with its horrors of persecution, rape, starvation, and inhumane conditions traveling by force from West Africa to the Caribbean outpost into slavery. The Middle Passage was forced, cruel and a deadly voyage of Africans crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the world of slavery. Africans from various countries on the continent were enslaved in America, Brazil, and the West Indies. It is estimated that from about 1518 to the mid-19th century, millions of African The URBAN EXPERIENCE | 2020 25 men, women, and children stolen from their homes made the 21-to-90-day voyage under inhumane and barbaric conditions. Millions did not survive the ship conditions. Historically, in the 15th 16th century, it was against the religious doctrine to take anyone who was baptized into slavery. Due to the greed and wealth of the slave trade the church adopted a policy of freedom in heaven for the enslaved African people. The government further provided legislation that prohibited teaching slaves to read. They were further complicit in the designation of the slave as property to be returned if they escaped north to a free state or Canada. There were many slave laws that promoted the slave trade. Laws that made any child born to an enslaved person property who could be sold or inherited by others. ׉ 7cassandra://jvIv-5jQdHOXcHieY44Br7-8NF6mrkjvb_f95rS1c-4&`̵^PثsHpbhj^PثsHpbhj{בCט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://TcespFEKY_Vhmiw8YZwR46SxBotqZmCZGjhO9VI39lA` ׉ 7cassandra://38RKP38PjFjT5kOgncpr_qw6vzgxEh1p1riQoShzQW8|`S׉ 7cassandra://6xtDSmBFVUL4P0kXrt5YbFG9p70yP_fUmBut2t5iepE(N`̵׉ 7cassandra://j5APVKbMaqkr0zXzwe84JCY9fZ8tzbti29IF-47g5nM ͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://cKXURIS1c7tAZoNzgfQJcebHySrpY29e5Mxs38XhE-Uk` ׉ 7cassandra://c0GU_dzyap-vOu3WKKO0IlYd-iZ1_qOj7-9xmwIIApgQY`S׉ 7cassandra://E7gJLYs_lo-Z_QlNZRQF33bPIImDnR91K4bkokCCBaI&`̵׉ 7cassandra://OMyNrlLWrEkANu1ZF-NR67qQE0cy_AxLc52gTUsZc4A͙{$͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://TcespFEKY_Vhmiw8YZwR46SxBotqZmCZGjhO9VI39lA` ׉ 7cassandra://38RKP38PjFjT5kOgncpr_qw6vzgxEh1p1riQoShzQW8|`S׉ 7cassandra://6xtDSmBFVUL4P0kXrt5YbFG9p70yP_fUmBut2t5iepE(N`̵׉ 7cassandra://j5APVKbMaqkr0zXzwe84JCY9fZ8tzbti29IF-47g5nM ͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://cKXURIS1c7tAZoNzgfQJcebHySrpY29e5Mxs38XhE-Uk` ׉ 7cassandra://c0GU_dzyap-vOu3WKKO0IlYd-iZ1_qOj7-9xmwIIApgQY`S׉ 7cassandra://E7gJLYs_lo-Z_QlNZRQF33bPIImDnR91K4bkokCCBaI&`̵׉ 7cassandra://OMyNrlLWrEkANu1ZF-NR67qQE0cy_AxLc52gTUsZc4A͙{$͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://TcespFEKY_Vhmiw8YZwR46SxBotqZmCZGjhO9VI39lA` ׉ 7cassandra://38RKP38PjFjT5kOgncpr_qw6vzgxEh1p1riQoShzQW8|`S׉ 7cassandra://6xtDSmBFVUL4P0kXrt5YbFG9p70yP_fUmBut2t5iepE(N`̵׉ 7cassandra://j5APVKbMaqkr0zXzwe84JCY9fZ8tzbti29IF-47g5nM ͠^PزsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://cKXURIS1c7tAZoNzgfQJcebHySrpY29e5Mxs38XhE-Uk` ׉ 7cassandra://c0GU_dzyap-vOu3WKKO0IlYd-iZ1_qOj7-9xmwIIApgQY`S׉ 7cassandra://E7gJLYs_lo-Z_QlNZRQF33bPIImDnR91K4bkokCCBaI&`̵׉ 7cassandra://OMyNrlLWrEkANu1ZF-NR67qQE0cy_AxLc52gTUsZc4A͙{$͠^PزsHpbhjנ^PزsHpbhjN9ׁHmailto:marymadd12@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EThere is another rarely discussed aspect of slavery that helped form our nation’s global economic footprint. The estimated market value of the enslaved population by 1860 had reached seven times the value of currency in circulation. When a slaveholder needed cash, he had three options: 1) rent out the labor of a person he held in bondage; 2) sell that enslaved person to someone else; or 3) maximize profits by leveraging the enslaved person as highly liquid collateral against loans to finance continued wealth. Enslaved people boosted the economy not only with their labor, but their very lives and that of their children. I write about the resilience of the Gullah people, to focus a lens on the triumphs of a people through every conceivable hardship and community survived detion. The Gullah people are alive and well. Y o u r A d H e r e Today, they are thriving in the accomplishments of its people to stay on the land, to protect the environment, and continue the sense of community which sustained them, and helped to retain their culture to this day. It is important to remember the life, the contributions, and history that time has omitted. America is the house that the enslaved built. Their contributions to the American culture and history in Language, Culinary Arts, Medicine, Education, Music, Politics Technology, Science, Business, Social Services, and the Arts, is an amazing one. Next Month: Sullivan Island and Ibo Landing. Mary Lee Madison (marymadd12@gmail.com) ׉ 7cassandra://6xtDSmBFVUL4P0kXrt5YbFG9p70yP_fUmBut2t5iepE(N`̵^PثsHpbhj׉EThe URBAN EXPERIENCE | 2020 27 ׉ 7cassandra://E7gJLYs_lo-Z_QlNZRQF33bPIImDnR91K4bkokCCBaI&`̵^PثsHpbhj^PثsHpbhj{בCט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://BfjuCml0HuGcczrYZVt6QsTdxZ1u1JMCAm3_xvuTcVU -` ׉ 7cassandra://SKB9NYA7trRQehCkPOFdNvFWxAS33RBOcGFsPYmTdu8͊`S׉ 7cassandra://q7M2Hi40aLCQvkfPDNuli4zHX--YcENGl7xQChTuxdg+`̵׉ 7cassandra://Rm1bLD0uSrecl-rKk3ezN2ZT6VBFI1-A2FM8cOEGH4U6T͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://kDEVr4-ZhZ7n-iyEUFg9s4ZCVC16SBJhFd7fN-AzRkE|` ׉ 7cassandra://xfxA-u6kZGqbHctZD8U2V8lFBHkXAJUkC-gbHzvJ7yA͋l`S׉ 7cassandra://9Kta-sioUVWhrX8vp9ttgiuKfZuwpRWZK13Nmz-HC04+`̵׉ 7cassandra://VhfpGt2gzMtVJ1P0k8w-yRNhqC2m0Et1gyvab5m9ncQ94͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://BfjuCml0HuGcczrYZVt6QsTdxZ1u1JMCAm3_xvuTcVU -` ׉ 7cassandra://SKB9NYA7trRQehCkPOFdNvFWxAS33RBOcGFsPYmTdu8͊`S׉ 7cassandra://q7M2Hi40aLCQvkfPDNuli4zHX--YcENGl7xQChTuxdg+`̵׉ 7cassandra://Rm1bLD0uSrecl-rKk3ezN2ZT6VBFI1-A2FM8cOEGH4U6T͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://kDEVr4-ZhZ7n-iyEUFg9s4ZCVC16SBJhFd7fN-AzRkE|` ׉ 7cassandra://xfxA-u6kZGqbHctZD8U2V8lFBHkXAJUkC-gbHzvJ7yA͋l`S׉ 7cassandra://9Kta-sioUVWhrX8vp9ttgiuKfZuwpRWZK13Nmz-HC04+`̵׉ 7cassandra://VhfpGt2gzMtVJ1P0k8w-yRNhqC2m0Et1gyvab5m9ncQ94͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://BfjuCml0HuGcczrYZVt6QsTdxZ1u1JMCAm3_xvuTcVU -` ׉ 7cassandra://SKB9NYA7trRQehCkPOFdNvFWxAS33RBOcGFsPYmTdu8͊`S׉ 7cassandra://q7M2Hi40aLCQvkfPDNuli4zHX--YcENGl7xQChTuxdg+`̵׉ 7cassandra://Rm1bLD0uSrecl-rKk3ezN2ZT6VBFI1-A2FM8cOEGH4U6T͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://kDEVr4-ZhZ7n-iyEUFg9s4ZCVC16SBJhFd7fN-AzRkE|` ׉ 7cassandra://xfxA-u6kZGqbHctZD8U2V8lFBHkXAJUkC-gbHzvJ7yA͋l`S׉ 7cassandra://9Kta-sioUVWhrX8vp9ttgiuKfZuwpRWZK13Nmz-HC04+`̵׉ 7cassandra://VhfpGt2gzMtVJ1P0k8w-yRNhqC2m0Et1gyvab5m9ncQ94͠^PسsHpbhj׉EThe Day The World Stood Still: I t had been an amazing day so far! The church service was phenomenal, and a group of friends and I had gotten together after service for a housewarming party. The food was on point and there was lots of laughter as stories were being shared. Then my friend received the call. Her face was contorted with sudden grief. I was in shock and utter disbelief as she shared the news of Kobe’s death with the rest of us. It was as if the air was suddenly sucked out of the atmosphere. No one could believe what had just been said. Simultaneously, we all reached for our cell phones to gather more information. It was as though I was punched in the gut…no…worse! I tried to downplay what I was feeling, but the emotions immediately set in, and I had to get up and excuse myself from the gathering. Unable to comprehend what had just happened, I stood in the bathroom staring at my reflection in the mirror. I was completely devastated by the news of Kobe’s death, but more than that, something within me was deeply shaken to my core. As the tears flowed, I struggled to gain insight into my emotional meltdown. What was going on? I just didn’t understand. All I knew was that a hidden trauma of some sort was just awakened. I knew I could not stay in that bathroom forever. I had to get myself together as best I could before returning to the group. After emerging from the bathroom, I fought extremely hard to hold back the depth of the emotional torrent that had just rocked my world. There were memories shared by others. There was talk about Kobe’s greatness and all that he brought to the sports world. There was extreme sympathy expressed for his family and the families of all who suffered the loss of their loved ones. The more that was shared, the more I knew I had to get out of that place before I completely lost it. Thankfully, someone else had to leave. My opportunity for escape had arrived. On the ride home, I was silent. My wife could sense that I was deeply troubled, and she attempted to console me. My mind was unreachable. I was there, but I was not there. We finally arrived at the house, and my wife promptly left to attend another preplanned engagement. It was just me at home; alone with my thoughts. ׉ 7cassandra://q7M2Hi40aLCQvkfPDNuli4zHX--YcENGl7xQChTuxdg+`̵^PثsHpbhj׉EOne hour passed, then two; then three. There were nonstop tears. Yes, I was naturally saddened by the loss of such a great legend and all the others involved in that terrible crash. I continued to struggle emotionally, but it was not just about Kobe. There was something much deeper – much more obscure than the initial grief I felt for his sudden death. As I continued to contemplate the depth of my melancholy, the precise incident that was triggered eluded my conscious mind. I scrolled through Facebook and Instagram postings, and the pain grew deeper and deeper. The tears flowed with a vengeance and there was no end in sight. I felt like screaming. I felt a sense of destructive desire. I felt as though my world as I knew it was disintegrating right before my very eyes. What in the world was happening to me? I conceded to the feeling of depression. I let myself feel whatever it was that was working its way to the surface of my mind. Post after post displayed an overwhelming showing of grief from people across the world. Men, women, boys, girls, athletes, public service workers, businessmen, rich, poor, educated and undereducated, and even the POTUS shared the same sentiment. The URBAN EXPERIENCE | 2020 29 Kobe Bryant literally touched the world! He has proven that no matter where we come from, no matter our social or economic standing that we all hurt the same! Hurt knows no color. It reaches and touches us all! Further, I observed a very important connection through Kobe’s untimely death. From my previous article: “Why Are Men Afraid?” some months ago, I spoke about the importance for men to express their feelings! Ironically, Kobe’s death inadvertently gave men around the world a legitimate opportunity to drop their “macho” act and allow themselves a chance to really feel the deep pain surrounding his passing. To be honest, as mental health gains more and more attention, this unfortunate incident could very well be the catalyst to men becoming more expressive and open to sharing their true feelings! ׉ 7cassandra://9Kta-sioUVWhrX8vp9ttgiuKfZuwpRWZK13Nmz-HC04+`̵^PثsHpbhj^PثsHpbhj{בCט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://FTM0yTc8ThHv96DfNtayolq03_o2eMGNsbD1jREK9eEb` ׉ 7cassandra://HoCdfFDxvcl737m5W1sSFHKLkzkvBpEp4F2LKEId1ok{`S׉ 7cassandra://DSf6vjNBDXokcJSaoWObCZojL3GoXXRNbxON3Gvjrp4'R`̵׉ 7cassandra://ZYvvx3eodrnqM35Wp87f3NVxbGFGjTcuKL5puoErAmkI3$͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://elYOxdLKfZuA4RIArSuREKqgykcchWLSIfHg5QczTtU'` ׉ 7cassandra://WdetFNzoX9gL6VjHDhIx1m197DHSrMc8QX1vUDntlZ0h~`S׉ 7cassandra://UyMaN8uGYKBTzHTh56HB7hgkNrDpMEyKZI-SROOLb88%t`̵׉ 7cassandra://VJNeaUdXjDurfR8a-IesNOmRaEYHvDPBq9ZQsUm3JFw$͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://FTM0yTc8ThHv96DfNtayolq03_o2eMGNsbD1jREK9eEb` ׉ 7cassandra://HoCdfFDxvcl737m5W1sSFHKLkzkvBpEp4F2LKEId1ok{`S׉ 7cassandra://DSf6vjNBDXokcJSaoWObCZojL3GoXXRNbxON3Gvjrp4'R`̵׉ 7cassandra://ZYvvx3eodrnqM35Wp87f3NVxbGFGjTcuKL5puoErAmkI3$͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://elYOxdLKfZuA4RIArSuREKqgykcchWLSIfHg5QczTtU'` ׉ 7cassandra://WdetFNzoX9gL6VjHDhIx1m197DHSrMc8QX1vUDntlZ0h~`S׉ 7cassandra://UyMaN8uGYKBTzHTh56HB7hgkNrDpMEyKZI-SROOLb88%t`̵׉ 7cassandra://VJNeaUdXjDurfR8a-IesNOmRaEYHvDPBq9ZQsUm3JFw$͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://FTM0yTc8ThHv96DfNtayolq03_o2eMGNsbD1jREK9eEb` ׉ 7cassandra://HoCdfFDxvcl737m5W1sSFHKLkzkvBpEp4F2LKEId1ok{`S׉ 7cassandra://DSf6vjNBDXokcJSaoWObCZojL3GoXXRNbxON3Gvjrp4'R`̵׉ 7cassandra://ZYvvx3eodrnqM35Wp87f3NVxbGFGjTcuKL5puoErAmkI3$͠^PسsHpbhjט{u׉׉ 7cassandra://elYOxdLKfZuA4RIArSuREKqgykcchWLSIfHg5QczTtU'` ׉ 7cassandra://WdetFNzoX9gL6VjHDhIx1m197DHSrMc8QX1vUDntlZ0h~`S׉ 7cassandra://UyMaN8uGYKBTzHTh56HB7hgkNrDpMEyKZI-SROOLb88%t`̵׉ 7cassandra://VJNeaUdXjDurfR8a-IesNOmRaEYHvDPBq9ZQsUm3JFw$͠^PسsHpbhjנ^PسsHpbhj̉=9ׁH.mailto:Howellterryhowell@theconsultantsllc.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EfKobe Bryant changed the game, and I believe his death is going to change the world on a much more intimate level. I believe that men across the world will let go of their pride just as they are doing while continuing to grieve the loss of an NBA Legend and icon in Kobe Bryant! My goal in writing is the same. I desire for men to openly and honestly express themselves and their feelings! We miss you tremendously Kobe! Thank you for showing us how to be men, husbands, and dads committed to their children – particularly dads to our girls! Your legacy will continue to carry on as we emulate what you brought to the game and to our lives! We will continue to pray for and support your wife Vanessa and the girls. R.I.H. my brotha! We love you. Decisions without action are like unrealized dreams. This isevident in a lot of the things we tell others. With the start of the New Year, it is common that many people “decide” they are going to get fit. You can make a definitive decision to get fit all day long, but if you don’t get into the gym, that decision is just another decision. If you want to see a difference in your circumstances and move towards a brighter future, you have to commit to the decisions you make concerning your life. We all know the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result! If you want something different, you have to do something different. You now have the tools needed to experience a brighter future. The ball is in your court as it has always been. As with basketball, you have a fifty percent chance of scoring if you shoot the ball, but if you don’t shoot, you have no chance of scoring. In a nutshell…there is no change if there is NO CHANGE! 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Harvey, D.D.S., M.S. My greatest professional passion is to ensure that all members of our community receive high quality dental healthcare. As the Section Chief and Director of Dental Education at Broadlawns Medical Center, I’m proud to be able to fulfill my passion and make dental care accessible. However, oral health is more than visiting the dentist. You can improve your smile every day with these tips. Tooth decay is preventable: You can prevent this infectious disease. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria on teeth that breaks down foods and produces acid which destroys tooth enamel. 1. Drink fluoridated water. This can reduce the amount of decay in children’s teeth by 18-40%. 2. Brush twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste. 3. Clean between your teeth daily. Diet is important: You can make healthy food and beverage choices. Empty calorie foods such as candy and snack foods like chips are hard on your teeth. They offer no nutritional value, and the amount of sugar that they contain can lead to tooth decay. Sugary drinks are even more harmful because they provide your teeth with a constant sugar bath. 1. Keep added sugar in your diet to a minimum. 2. Drink water—particularly fluoridated water. 3. Eat foods that are rich in vitamin D, calcium, B12 and iron. These nutrients are important for oral and general health. Oral health is a window to your overall health: You can positively impact your overall health by taking care of your mouth. Your oral health might contribute to various diseases and conditions, including: 1. Endocarditis 2. Cardiovascular disease 3. Pregnancy and birth complications 4. Pneumonia Tobacco and medications impact your oral health: You can stop using tobacco products. All tobacco products have a negative impact on your mouth. Also, certain medications can reduce saliva flow, which helps protect you from microbes that multiply and lead to disease. • Cigarette smoking can lead to oral cancer, oral lesions, gum disease, and tooth staining. • Vaping increases your risk for gum disease, bruxism and tooth damage. • Smokeless tobacco causes oral conditions such as gingival keratosis, halitosis, enamel erosion, gingival recession, gum disease, and tooth loss. ׉ 7cassandra://XoHZm8sv9_te0lya_lHVLE0HipRRU2g96CZ30LKtQz8"=`̵^PثsHpbhj׉E lDisparities in oral health exist: You need to be aware of the oral health disparities that exist in our country for many racial and ethnic groups, by socioeconomic status, gender and age. According to the CDC: • The greatest racial and ethnic disparity among tooth decay in children aged 2–4 years and aged 6–8 years is seen in Mexican American and black, nonHispanic children. • Adults aged 35–44 years with less than a high school education experience untreated tooth decay nearly three times that of adults with at least some college education. • Periodontal (gum) Disease is higher in men than women, and greatest among Mexican Americans and Non-Hispanic blacks, and those with less than a high school education. See a dentist regularly: You can schedule regular checkups. If you don’t have a dentist, I invite you to access high quality dental healthcare at the Broadlawns Dental Clinic. About the Broadlawns Dental Clinic: The Broadlawns Dental Clinic provides emergency, preventive and comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages from children to adults. The Broadlawns Dental Clinic has been a mainstay for dental care in our community for over 45 years. In 2017 the clinic relocated to a beautiful new space in the Broadlawns Medical Plaza, expanding to 22 operatories. Last year Broadlawns Dental Clinic served 14,145 patients. Broadlawns accepts most commercial insurances and all state insurance plans. In addition, eligible Polk County residents may receive coverage under the Broadlawns Community Care Program. For more information, visit www.broadlawns.org or to make an appointment call 515-282-2421. Dr. Hayley Harvey has been a practicing dentist for over 25 years. Dr. Harvey received her D.D.S. (94’) and Master’s Degree in Dental Public Health (96’) from the University of Iowa. She served 10 years in the Iowa and Michigan Army National Guard as a dental officer. While living in Michigan, Dr. Harvey was the Dental Director for Baldwin Family Health Care in Baldwin, Michigan. She then returned to Iowa as the State Public Health Dental Director for the Iowa Department of Public Health. In 2002, Dr. Harvey joined the Broadlawns Medical Center Dental Clinic where she continues her work as the Section Chief and Director of Dental Education. Dr. Harvey lives in Des Moines with her husband, Matthew Harvey, and two daughters. 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