Growing up fatherless doesn’t make me less of a man
According to Statista.com, over 4 million Black children in the U.S. are being raised by single mothers, and all I can say is “color...
“Fritz was the father I never had…”
Over 57 percent of Black children live in a home without the presence of a father. The statistic is devastating. In our community, if...
Natural home remedies that can lower blood sugar
On average, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Sadly, African Americans are more likely to develop diabetes than whites and twice...
All about dentures, do you need them?
Dentures are more popular than you might think and, contrary to popular belief, are worn by adults as young as 40. According to the...
How to cope with the loss of a beloved pet
The connections we tend to make with our pets are deep and lasting. When these devoted family members pass away, the grieving process can...
Wrinkle-fighting foods that really work
The old saying, ‘we are what we eat' is so true! There isn’t just one food that can instantly erase wrinkles but a healthy...
Don’t drink enough water? Find out what can happen to you
Thirst is not the only sign you’re not drinking enough water. As a matter of fact according to medical experts, by the time you...
Should you wash off your fruits and veggies?
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) an estimated 48 million people, every year get sick from eating contaminated food. Over the last...
Improve your lawn with these great tips
The backyard is one of the most popular spots of the home to relax, host, and have fun. However, it all starts with a...
We love poetry by Oliver O. Mbamara–Our Fathers (Who We Become)
OUR FATHERS
(Who We Become)
Words of our fathers teach us wisdom.
Beyond the times of read and write,
in oral tradition, they bestow on us
tenets and principles...
Kool & the Gang’s Robert “Kool” Bell chills with 50BOLD
Kool & the Gang, the legendary masters of pop, funk, and soul, have gifted us with such classic hit-after-hits such as Celebration, Ladies Night, Hollywood...
A conversation with the great Nikki Giovanni
During challenging times, there are souls predestined to carry out the work necessary to move humanity forward. They come as parents, teachers, educators, poets,...