Remembering and raising Dr. Julia Hare: Her honored life and unforgettable love
As an African people, a caring and committed people, we can never get used to the passing of those we love, respect and honor....
Kick that common cold to the curb! Check out these home remedies
The next time you're feeling lousy with a cold that is bringing on a scratchy throat, headache and a drippy nose, instead of reaching...
Revisiting the empowering Black Panther film
It's been over four decades since I witnessed the success of an epic Black film. In 1977, Roots, a miniseries adaptation based on a...
“I want my Alzheimer’s-stricken mother to die because that’s what she wants!”
The gift of a long life is only a gift if it’s a life you’re fine with living. After all, it’s your life, and...
“Racists we are coming for YOU!”
Today’s (final) thought: I was planning to write about my sadness around having fallen so far back in such a short time. But then...
Should you buy refurbished (used) mobile devices?
With the skyrocketing costs of brand-new mobile devices, it’s no wonder so many consumers wait until their smartphone or tablet is on its last...
6 Solid dating tips for silver singles post-divorce
It ain’t easy being a silver single in this day and age! Dating after a long-term marriage has ended is difficult for many who...
The 2019 Toyota C-HR has fun factor appeal
The 2019 Toyota C-HR is in its second year. At first glance, you are instantly reminded of the Nissan Juke but the C-HR is...
Church hats!
African American women in church hats have been a staple of the church-going culture for eons. Even as generations and hairstyles have come and...
5 Questions to ask when hiring a decking contractor
When it comes to tackling a backyard makeover, there is no time like the present to start planning. Unless you're planning to build your...
We love…poetry by Zayid Muhammad
Sacred Mud
( for Fannie Lou Hamer)
I want the whispers of the ancestors
who moistened the land with their blood
I want u
liftin' the eyes of our...
Funny lady Marsha Warfield, the “Godmother of Upper Ghetto” is back!
Where is Marsha Warfield? Well, even though Marsha has been off-the-grid for about 20 years, she is alive and well, and still funny as...