black man

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

“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...
parsley

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...
teeth

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...
dog owner

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...
honey

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...
water

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...
collards

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...
grass

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...
fathers

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

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,...