by Yanick Rice Lamb | Aug 10, 2018 | |
Publication No. 23 Creative Work/Article Collection Research and Reporting on Health and Fitness Role Researcher and writer Impact This collection of research and reporting on health and fitness is noteworthy because of the scope and reach of the publications; their individual and collective impact; and their societal, journalistic and historical contributions. These articles bring much-needed attention to unreported and underreported topics. This is significant, because coverage of such topics can increase understanding among various segments of the population; present solutions to problems; or stimulate efforts to solve them. Members of the general public as well as some medical experts have come to respect and value my body of work on health care and social issues. My work has stood out for my ability to review the literature and sort through the research to write, assign and edit relevant and reader-friendly articles. I am able to translate medical jargon and complex information into lay terms while writing articles that also resonate with the medical community or elected officials. This includes several articles for TheGrio.com, ranging from the salt in children’s diets to the mental health effects of televised tragedies, such as the Boston Marathon bombing. With the onslaught of bad news about health and disparities, I’ve been praised for effectively reaching people where they are and providing different points of entry to news and information about healthy lifestyles. That means I know when to convey serious news — straight no chaser — or when to take a lighter approach that might help to alleviate stress (a risk factor for a host of diseases) or to encourage someone to get off the couch and...
by Yanick Rice Lamb | Aug 10, 2018 | |
Publication No. 17 Creative Work/Article Lamb, Y.R. (March 13, 2014). “Sweetie Pie’s Recipe for Business.” Fierce online magazine. http://fierceforblackwomen.com/2014/03/13/sweetie-pies-recipe-for-business/ Impact This article provided inspiration for women interested in starting their own businesses. It highlighted an entrepreneur who followed her dream and took it to a higher level with the help of Oprah Winfrey. The article also gained traction through Winfrey’s extensive media network and following. This publication meets criteria No. 10 set forth on page 10 in Appendix A of Recommendation 305-2015 as an Exemplary Creative/Professional Activity: Criteria No. 10. Authorship of works such as articles, reviews, commentaries, multimedia, and/or other creative projects published or broadcast locally, nationally or internationally in newspapers, magazines, popular or industry-specific media (e.g., PR Tactics, JAE, Folio, AJR, CJR etc.) or on the Internet if they demonstrate high standards in the practice of the...
by Yanick Rice Lamb | Aug 10, 2018 | |
Publication No. 16 Creative Work/Article Lamb, Y.R. (June 10, 2014). “Shari Headley Stars at Home and in the Community.” Fierce online magazine. http://fierceforblackwomen.com/2014/06/10/shari-headley-stars-at-home-and-in-the-community/ Impact and Significance This profile is an example of telling untold stories. It was very well-received and widely circulated by readers. The article illustrated how an actor with enduring appeal to her fans from “Coming to America” gives back to others. It highlighted how Shari Headley balances a career, caregiving and work in the community while remaining positive in the face of adversity. She received a 2013 President’s Volunteer Service Award under Barack Obama as well as praise from the founder of Saving Our Daughters. This publication meets criteria No. 10 set forth on page 10 in Appendix A of Recommendation 305-2015 as an Exemplary Creative/Professional Activity: Criteria No. 10. Authorship of works such as articles, reviews, commentaries, multimedia, and/or other creative projects published or broadcast locally, nationally or internationally in newspapers, magazines, popular or industry-specific media (e.g., PR Tactics, JAE, Folio, AJR, CJR etc.) or on the Internet if they demonstrate high standards in the practice of the...
by Yanick Rice Lamb | Aug 1, 2018 | |
Publication No. 18 Creative Work/Article Lamb, Y.R. (March/April 2013). “In Death, New Life: The Discovery of Unknown Graves at the University of Virginia Reveals the Institution’s Brush With Slavery.” The History Channel Magazine. Impact and Significance I was invited to write this article about the discovery of a burial ground during renovations at the University of Virginia. The article discusses some of UVA’s slave past, preservation plans and other forgotten cemeteries. It highlights history that has literally been buried. Archeologists discovered the sacred ground of 67 African-American children and adults, possibly dating back to slavery, while investigating the suitability of land to expand north of the University of Virginia Cemetery and Columbarium. Some graves are thought to be those of enslaved people who brought Thomas Jefferson’s dream of an “Academical Village” to life. Some of them worked on the construction of these buildings, and others were at the beck and call of faculty and students. Ervin Jordan Jr., associate professor, research archivist and Civil War scholar who is writing a book on the history of slavery at UVA, Jordan points out that even Jefferson, who is known for his meticulous records, fell short when it came to documenting the life and death of African Americans working on his property, some of whom ended up at UVA. This article shed light on the discovery of graves nationwide and the issues surrounding preservation of ancestral remains against commercial interests in real estate and highways. This publication meets criteria No. 10 set forth on page 10 in Appendix A of Recommendation 305-2015 as an Exemplary Creative/Professional Activity: Criteria No. 10. Authorship of works such as articles, reviews, commentaries,...
by Yanick Rice Lamb | Jun 25, 2018 | |
Publication No. 22 Creative Work/A Series of Articles Published by the Women’s Media Center Author(s): Lamb, Yanick Rice Impact The Women’s Media Center periodically invites me to write articles about new research and/or the contributions of various women. These articles also help to highlight African-American women before an international audience from diverse backgrounds. This collection includes three representative samples. (Two others have been included as separate publications.) “Oprah Winfrey and the Immortal Reach of Henrietta Lacks” http://www.womensmediacenter.com/feature/entry/oprah-winfrey-and-the-immortal-reach-of-henrietta-lacks, April 25, 2017 “Dorothy Height: A Woman Who Wore Many Hats”http://www.womensmediacenter.com/feature/entry/dorothy-height-a-woman-who-wore-many-hats, Feb. 22, 2017 “Gwen Ifill’s Profound Impact on African-American Women” http://www.womensmediacenter.com/feature/entry/gwen-ifills-profound-impact-on-african-american-women-journalists, Dec. 4, 2016 Pegged to the HBO film, my article on “Oprah Winfrey and the Immortal Reach of Henrietta Lacks” explains how Lacks’ HeLa cells have lived on as a medical gift that keeps on giving — without her knowledge or consent. The endless supply of HeLa cells allowed scientists to perform experiments that they couldn’t conduct on humans. The cells revolutionized science, contributing to advances in cloning, in vitro fertilization, chemotherapy, and treatments for Parkinson’s disease, AIDS, herpes, influenza, and polio. They even traveled into space on one of the first missions and yielded five Nobel Prizes for related research. No other human cells have ever been as viable in lab settings. For a half-century, Henrietta Lacks’ family was unaware that her cells had lived on, contributing so much to so many. The revelation in a scientific journal in 1971 and Johns Hopkins’ subsequent requests for their own blood samples evoked feelings of suspicion, confusion, and being disrespected. “Dorothy Height: A Woman Who Wore Many Hats” coincided with the release of a new stamp...
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