Cooking with Knipp: Rosemary as the Evergreen spirit of memory and the sea

Dec 3, 2025 | Health

Cooking with Knipp: Rosemary as the Evergreen spirit of memory and the sea By Laura Knipp “Where salt meets sunlight, rosemary grows — the ancient herb of remembrance and renewal.” Origins: The Dew of the Sea Native to the coastal cliffs of the Mediterranean, rosemary...

Step Through History: A World AIDS Day Celebration of Movement, Memory, and Community

Dec 3, 2025 | Health, News

Step Through History: A World AIDS Day Celebration of Movement, Memory, and Community On December 1, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads partnered with CAN Community Health to launch Step Through History. This project chronicled the history of HIV through the lens...

Cooking with Knipp: The ancient herb that still inspires modern kitchens

Oct 30, 2025 | Health

Cooking with Knipp: The ancient herb that still inspires modern kitchensBy Laura Knipp “Thyme is more than a kitchen herb; it is a bridge between history, health, and flavor.” A Herb with a Story From the pyramids of Egypt to medieval kitchens in Europe, thyme (Thymus...

Cooking with Knipp: The pitfalls of too much salt

Oct 30, 2025 | Health

Cooking with Knipp: The pitfalls of too much saltBy Laura Knipp We’ve all been there: cooking our favorite meal, adding salt, then our favorite seasoning blend, maybe even a little extra for flavor. Before long, we’ve seasoned our food, and our health, far more than...

Growing Health and Hope in Hampton Roads

Aug 29, 2025 | Health, News

Growing Health and Hope in Hampton Roads This August, the Urban League of Hampton Roads wrapped up the second cohort of Urban Wellness: Mindful Nutrition at the Bon Secours Community Health Hub and Community Garden in Portsmouth. Over four weeks, participants cleared...

Not Your Average Baby Shower: Urban Wellness Family Baby Shower

Jul 31, 2025 | Health, News

Not Your Average Baby Shower: Urban Wellness Family Baby Shower On Saturday, July 12, the Urban League of Hampton Roads Health Team, in partnership with Mother Baby Wellness Center, hosted its third family retreat, the Urban Wellness Family Baby Shower Retreat. Held...