Morgan Shelton on the Journal Reader Advisor Committee seems to think Milwaukee has a "Big Problem":

A new report says Wisconsin has the highest rate of obese African-Americans in the U.S. – one out of every two adults. Since most live in Milwaukee, our city has a BIG problem. Poverty and pricey healthy foods are two cited reasons. I'm calling out African-American women specifically for worrying more about sweating out their hair than caring about their bodies. Out of the handful of African-Americans at the gym, I only see a couple of women busting a sweat. The other few in matching outfits are busy "looking cute." Maybe we should start a "Wrap It Up or Braid It Up" campaign. Any takers?

Morgan does not link to the report, not does he give a clue as to the author of the report, but I'm guessing it's this one. What I found most interesting, was that poverty and high prices were the reasons for a rise in obesity. In most countries, and even in our own country not too long in the past, those two things would have led to greater hunger and starvation.  Of all the "problems" that a community can have, I can think of few better than being too fat because you are poor.

I am also curious as to why Mr. Shelton is "calling out" anyone. They are the ones who have to live with their bodies, not him. Unless of course, he is simply "offended" at having to look at fat women... which sounds more like a personal problem than anything else. Certainly, it seems counterproductive to complain about anyone who has taken the time, and money, to join a gym. Why don't you concentrate more on your own workout Morgan.