Summary: According to the CDC, deaths from heart disease & stroke are almost twice the rate for African Americans as compared to Whites. Unfortunately, when it comes to heath and fitness, there's a serious problem that needs to be addressed. Tune into "The Dedan Tolbert Show" TONIGHT at 9:000pm EST for my long awaited special on "Obesity in the Black Community", where we'll discuss statistics, the reasons for this epidemic and specific ways we as a people can do a better job of losing weight, staying fit and avoiding deadly diseases. Call in with comments to 646 200 0366 or listen LIVE online 7 nights a week at www.dedantolbertshow.com. All shows are archived on I Tunes, where you can find over 1000 classic episodes.
