Fitness expert, Eric Salvary details gurus making waves in the world of fitness. Photo Credit: Instagram/ @House_of_boom

Fitness is a necessity to keep your mind, body and soul intact. There are a myriad of influencers who are doing it onsistently in their field.

That list includes: Thamara Julien, Oluwaseye Osinowo, Nardia, Dawan Nolton, Tory Kei, Nikki, LeBron Collins, Steve Rogers, Jacqueline Janee’ Todd and Daniel Pettis.

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University of Michigan sophomore Travis Jones III, 19, stands with his mouth taped shut with “#We Can’t Breathe”

The notion of a city being denounced from a basic human right to fresh, clean water is a concerning issue that not only needs to be addressed, but also apprehended in a pragmatic manner because retrospectively speaking, the progressiveness of our communities will certainly be impacted negatively; if we continue to live as voiceless victims of racial and economic divisions that plague our nation’s vitality.

The Flint Water Crisis should be used as a platform to create better opportunities, by addressing health issues and financial concerns; for those whom are explicitly impacted. As we look at the situation at hand, problems become much more confusing. Egotistical personalities have superimposed themselves on this city’s water disaster, which could ultimately generate a false reality of hope for the residents and other conscientious if we allow it to.

According to hip-hop mogul, Russell Simmons, “”It’s not a natural disaster but they should be able to do more. What’s happening here, this kind of environmental racism could be happening in many other parts of the county. If this were Beverly Hills, it would be a minute before we found out and a second before someone would be blamed and be brought up on charges.”

Although the water epidemic has brought new attention to the city of Flint, it most certainly isn’t a new concept. We’ve seen what celebrities’ persuasiveness, and a strong media presences can bring to a crisis situation similar to The Flint Water Crisis.

Ferguson Market & Liquor, Mike Brown was allegedly last seen here before his death; becomes prime destination for looters.

Today, urban communities around America are growing substantially. Pain and suffering has monetized an environment of joy; even through the face of tragedy, and with or without the presence of media attention. Residents young and old are becoming more educated in all things social justice, business development, while understanding public policies that affect the vitality of inner-city neighborhoods, to ensure measures of a quality life are given to everyone in these communities.

Darius Simpson, an Eastern Michigan University student from Akron, Ohio, carries water he brought to donate for Flint residents.

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Rick Ross and Meek Mill were on MTV RapFix yesterday afternoon. The MMG boss was honest about the December 13 release date, stating that his two seizures has slowdown his groundwork for the project. “The date is still tentative, December 13. [Because of] my little health situation, I had to postpone a lot of my groundwork,” Ross told MTV News. “And I feel like that’s important for artists like myself.”

Ross continued to reassure fans that he could possibly meet the date, but considering that its important to lay the groundwork  “for when I get out there and look them in the face and touch them hands,” a delay seems very likely. However, a longer wait for his album could expect bigger collaborations, with one new track featuring Jay-Z that occurred during his rest and recovery period.

“Just expect the biggest collabo we’ve ever made together. It’s just gonna make the project mean that much more,” he said. “Any time me and the Big Homie get together, you know I’m coming with my A-game, ’cause I wanna make sure the homie is impressed with whatever I’m coming to the table with — and he was. He blessed me, so y’all get ready for it.”

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