Penny Dickerson
(Cover Story) Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson 5000 Role Models of Excellence
ONYX Magazine celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans and those of the African diaspora. Story By Penny Dickerson Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson has been an indomitable force for Florida’s 24th congressional district for four terms and each subsists as an example of her high-spirited will to improve lives and […]
“Thank you” Cancer Today Magazine!
Thank you immensely to Cancer Today Magazine (cancertodaymagazine.com) for featuring me in a triumphant section that illuminates both the survival and current pursuits of cancer survivors. You can view “In the Moment” on page 64. For those outside of the editorial realm, magazines work three months in advance, so when I was sent the questions […]
COVID-19 Testing: Random while Black
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez launches random testing initiative that should reflect diversity. Penny Dickerson, managing editor Apr 8, 2020 Updated Apr 19, 2020 Miami Times photo illustration/ Stan Gaetz Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez launched a Miami-Dade County COVID-19 testing initiative on Friday, April 3 during a virtual press conference. The public, private and academic partnership is designed […]
Soul Food: cultural lifestyle or disease trap?
Soul Food: cultural lifestyle or disease trap? Florida Courier/New America Media , News Feature, Penny Dickerson, Posted: Feb 21, 2017 Photo: Olean McCaskill in her celebrated soul-food eatery, Olean’s.TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–The roots of soul food run deep within the annals of African American living. The South reigns as king of soul food cuisine. Its origins can […]
Interview with Steve Harvey’s Personal Chef
‘Architect of flavor’ whips up Harvey’s healthy dishes March 14, 2013 Filed under ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD Posted by admin […]
AHCJ Conference highlights Racial Disparity and Equity
BLACK EXPERTS SHINE AT HEALTH CARE CONFERENCE June 9, 2019 SPEAKERS FOCUS ON RACIAL DISPARITIES, EQUITY DURING SESSIONS IN BALTIMORE BY PENNY DICKERSONFLORIDA COURIER From the podium as notable speakers to moderating panels, African-Americans were at the forefront of Health Journalism 2019 held May 2-5 at the Hilton Baltimore Conference Center. Presented by the […]
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