Poetry: We love NOW! by Dr. Patricia Williams Diaw
NOW!
Yes, your dreams are delayed
But don’t give up
Hold on
Challenged by adversity
Stumbling in the mindfield of memories
Reckoning with now and what may be
Pull the strength...
Bob Law is still on the forefront fighting racial injustices
Bob Law has been using his voice to fight against racial injustice and oppression of the Black community for several decades. This formidable activist...
We remember the ever-sexy Ron O’Neal
It was the summer of 1972 and I had just turned 12. My older brother Mark, who was 16, could not wait to see...
Stop blaming fatherlessness for the destruction of our community!
I am so tired of people – and by people, I mean Black conservatives, white conservatives, well-meaning white liberals, “concerned” Black men, and anyone...
Someone you love had a stroke? How you can help
The word stroke is an all too familiar and scary medical term that has touched the lives of many in this country. Nearly 800,000...
What you need to know about prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is diagnosed every single day and kills one in 41 men in this country. Compared to white men, African American men are...
Don’t ignore your mental health and well-being!
At least one in four older adults experiences some mental disorder that often goes unrecognized. Depression is the most common mental health problem in...
Bring on your sexy!
Is your relationship getting a little stale? Well, it’s time to bring on your sexy! The unexpected can be amazing. Who says you can’t...
History lesson 101: What is the Door of No Return?
As African Americans celebrate Juneteenth to commemorate the end of slavery and honor their resilience and achievements, the Door of No Return, on the...
Thinning hair due to menopause? These tips can help
Women spend up to 40% of their life in menopause and, by 2025, 1.1 billion women worldwide will be going through this transition. Menopause...
It’s a DanceAfrica festival celebration 50BOLD style!
Remember, back-in-the-day, when we loved claiming our roots and dressing in our African-inspired finest? Every year, DanceAfrica takes place on Memorial Day weekend in...
Understanding the historical meaning of Juneteenth
Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago across these shores. But there are many of us who still haven't a clue about the...