Get It Together, Sugar
Kalimah Johnson is a performance poet and activist for women and the LGBT community. She is a sexual assault/domestic violence counselor and advocate, and previously worked for the Detroit Police Department/Rape Counseling Center in Wayne County. She has been active in the women’s movement for over 10 years.
Kalimah graduated from Wayne State University and earned both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Social Work and currently operates a full service natural hair care salon in Detroit. She is the host of a monthly poetry series and has performed around the country for sexual assault and domestic violence agencies and coalitions around topics such as empowerment, advocacy, survival and activism. Kalimah was the recipient of the Feminist of the Year Award from the National Organization of Women. She is also the past Chair of the Women of Color Task Force/MCADSV and participates in volunteerism by providing training and workshops for organizations such as S.P.I.C.E., Detroit’s Black Pride, Interim House, My Sister's Place, Turning Point, and many colleges in the Midwest region of the United States.
The Routine of Things
Getting back to the routine and back on track
Trip of a Lifetime
Planning, preparing, and traveling abroad with diabetes.
No Excuse for Ignorance
Talking about health care, privacy, and domestic partnerships – AND diabetes.
Brushing Off the Blues
When it comes to diabetes, spring isn’t the only time for cleaning.
To be Black, Gifted, and Diabetic
Honoring heroes with diabetes, and African Americans who have made a difference.
Let’s Get it Started
Taking better care of my type 2 diabetes in 2009!
Diabetic Etiquette
When my diabetic status is your business.
I’m Ecstatic
Having type 2 diabetes can touch the politics of our lives.
Rest and Test
Making small changes for big diabetes management improvements.
A Little Sugar
Diabetes can be a journey towards good health, starting with one step.
Disclaimer
dLife's Daily Living columnists are not all medical experts, but everyday people living with diabetes and sharing their personal experiences. While their method of diabetes management may work for them, everyone is different. Please consult with your diabetes care team to find out what will work best for you.