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Follow on Google News | Divabetic Celebrates the Legacy of American Singer-Songwriter Luther VandrossDivabetic dedicates the month to the late Luther Vandross, a musical superstar, born April 20. Divabetic remembers the success of the legendary artist and the tragedy that silenced his voice to promote diabetes prevention and management.
By: Gay OBrien Luv Luther Month gets underway on Mr. Divabetic’s YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/ New program episodes on Diva TalkRadio, Divabetic’s online podcast channel, include a foot-stomping 15 minute interview with Philadelphia podiatrist, Dr. Maasi J. Smith, beginning April 1 and continuing throughout the month. Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Luther Vandross airs live April 10 at 6:00 p.m. and features a 30 minute whirlwind of wellness, laughs and diabetes education. On April 20, a day that would have been Vandross’ 61st birthday, catch Tribute to Luther Vandross, The 70s, an hour-long all-star retrospective of the late singer’s early years. The program airs at 12Noon and features an entourage of Vandross colleagues, collaborators, friends and fans. One of many special guests, Jeff James of Sony Music Entertainment, drops in to discuss the April release of “Hidden Gems,” a collection of Vandross’ seldom heard album tracks and movie soundtrack songs. Mr. Divabetic, a 2011 WEGO Heath Activist Award finalist, hosts all podcast programs on Diva TalkRadio, which stream live from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ On the road, Divabetic goes cross-country starting with the April 14 Diva Club in Cleveland (OH), then the April 19 Divabetic Club in Philadelphia, followed by the April 20 American Diabetes Association African-American Empowerment Brunch in Los Angeles (CA) and concluding with the April 22 KTWV 94.7 The WAVE Tribute to Luther Vandross Sunday Brunch in Seal Beach (CA). For event details, visit Divabetic’s online calendar. Throughout the month, Divabetic invites the global community, including the more than 346 million people living with diabetes, to relive what they loved about the amazing artist Luther Vandross, learn from his diabetes journey and count on Divabetic for inspiration and support 365 days a year. Says Szadek, “Luther was a private person, but I think if he were alive today, he would approve of this tribute if it motivated one person to manage and live well with diabetes.” To learn more, join the conversation on the Divabetic Facebook Fan Page(http://www.facebook.com/ # # # Divabetic® is a national nonprofit inspired by the late R&B legend Luther Vandross and women living with and at risk of diabetes. Divabetic presents wellness with a wow through highly engaged programs to promote prevention, early action and education. End
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