Being an employee at the University of Arizona right now is tough for so many reasons. Budget cuts due to mismanagement, layoffs and being told that employees won’t even receive a raise as the cost-of-living skyrockets all around us. It has been a challenging few months as uncertainty turns into the reality that U of A has failed so many of the people who have dedicated their lives to the WildCat Community. 

​The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) is committed to empowering the African American community for better health outcomes and wellness. Our mission is to combat healthcare disparities, champion equitable treatment, and equip African Americans with the tools and support needed to thrive.

​There has been a long list of things that I have faced head on in life. Some have been so terrifying to the point that I will never repeat those experiences. Some have tossed me into an abyss of emotions where I laid drowning for years. Yet there has always been one thing that has clawed at me like no other. And that has been anxiety. 

​Recently I came across a study stating that 45% of Black women experience domestic abuse from an intimate partner whether it’s stalking, sexual violence, or physical violence. What causes so many Black women to stay in unhealthy toxic relationships? Primarily it stems from a lack of self-love. 

​In the heart of Harlem, amidst the bustling streets and vibrant communities, the story of Dr. Michael LeNoir finds its roots. But the tale of this esteemed physician, healer, and community leader is not just one of individual achievement; it's a narrative woven with the threads of familial legacy, service, and an unyielding commitment to uplift those around him.