Black Men Run

Black Men Run is an organization that encourages health and wellness among African American men by promoting a culture of running/jogging to stay fit resulting in “A Healthy Brotherhood”. Running also has many benefits according to Runners World Magazine:

  • Running makes you happier
  • Running helps you lose or maintain weight
  • Running strengthens your knees and your bones
  • Running will keep you sharper, even as you age
  • Running reduces your risk of cancer
  • Running adds years to your life

Check out a local running club in your area.

Black Girls Run

Black Girls RUN! (BGR) encourages African-American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of African-American women are overweight. BGR! wants to create a movement to lower that percentage and subsequently, lower the number of women with chronic diseases associated with an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle.

Health is Wealth!