Though wealth creation and business development are our key focus we recognize that our most important asset is our health.  Never has health promotion in the African-American community been more important than right now.  The Health is Wealth Initiative hopes to lead that charge by providing participants with the opportunity to get up, get moving, and get fit.  Two- thirds of all deaths in the United States are caused by five major chronic diseases: cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and diabetes.  African-Americans have the highest mortality rates for three of them.

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Research has found that African-American have a higher mortality and morbidity from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) than their Caucasian counterparts.  In 2013 the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Initiative (NHLBI) found CVD accounted for 25% of all deaths in United States, and CVD was the number one cause of mortality for African-Americans. 

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Diabetes also affects the African-American population at a disproportionate rate.  African-Americans are twice as like to be diagnosed with diabetes as their Caucasian counterparts.  The effects of diabetes make our population twice as likely to have end-stage renal disease and lower extremity amputations.

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In response to these alarming statistics the Center for Black Economic Development has partnered with the Examples Setters a non-profit organization to offer our participants  free, life- changing workout session every Saturday.

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The Example Setters is an organization dedicated to helping build our community with a message of self-empowerment, hope, and self-accountability.  Example Setters are currently operating within several public schools here in Chicago; teaching our youth responsibility, pride, and perseverance through fitness and positive interactions.

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Workouts will be lead by the Example Setters founder, and Master-Instructor Sir Taylor.  Sir Taylor has trained athletes and dignitaries the world over.  His style is exciting, engaging, and will leave you inspired, healthier, and more confident!

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