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Road map to online resources
For more information on health and lifestyle, we are pleased to provide you with a road map that will guide you to agencies and organizations that may have the answers to your burning questions.  Click below and learn more about beauty, finances, health and fitness, politics, religion and spirituality, self-esteem, sexuality, and so much more. 

African American Wine Tasting Society
http://www.aawts.org
AAWTS is a national organization of individuals who “simply enjoy wine, and want to enjoy wine simply”™! The organization's focus is on exposing individuals to an array of wines in a comfortable, relaxed and unpretentious setting.

Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
http://www.abcardio.org
Founded in 1974, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., (ABC) is a nonprofit organization with an international membership of over 600 health care professionals. The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color.

Balm in Gilead
http://www.balmingilead.org
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.™ is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization whose mission is to improve the health status of people of the African Diaspora by building the capacity of faith communities to address life-threatening diseases, especially HIV/AIDS.

Black AIDS Institute
http://www.blackaids.org/
The Black AIDS Institute is the first Black HIV/AIDS policy center dedicated to reducing HIV/AIDS health disparities by mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront the epidemic in their communities. 

Black Enterprise
http://www.blackenterprise.com
Black Enterprise is the premier business news source for African Americans. Since 1970, the magazine has chronicled the growth of the black business market, providing essential business information and advice for professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers.

Black Women’s Health Imperative
http://www.blackwomenshealth.org
Black Women's Health Imperative, the new name of the National Black Women's Health Project, is a leading African American health education, research, advocacy and leadership development institution.

Essence Magazine
http://www.essence.com
ESSENCE is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African American women. For 36 years, ESSENCE has delivered cutting edge information on health and relationships, personal finance and careers, arts and entertainment, world news, parenting, fashion and beauty as well as the personal achievements of Black women.