What America Would Be Like Without Blacks?
In 1970, the great author Ralph Ellison who wrote the timeless classic that was hailed as a masterpiece, Invisible Man, published “What America Would...
Unsung Black history-makers you should know
Black is beautiful, Black is excellent.
Black is pain, Black is joy, Black is evident.
Black is so much deeper than just African-American.
Black is growing up...
Black History 101: Sterling St. Jacques was the world’s first Black male supermodel
Sterling St. Jacques was an ebony Adonis, breathtakingly handsome with piercing eyes, smooth chocolate skin, and chiseled cheekbones; he was the toast of the...
Is your marriage unhealthy? Take the quiz and wake up!
If you're over age 50 and have been married for what seems like forever and a day, you might be happy, or just settling...
Facing a diagnosis of glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans, and half of those with the condition are unaware they have it. Glaucoma strikes...
Need help? Here are 7 charities that will come to your rescue
As folks age, they may need more help to live independent, peaceful and productive lives. Seniors throughout the country may need housing, utility, rent,...
Not sure about how much money to give as a gift?
It seems every time we catch our breath, there is yet another darn occasion that requires a monetary gift! Birthdays, graduations, weddings, christenings, and...
Are you a sleep-deprived driver?
Drowsy driving due to sleep deprivation is a significant problem in the United States, and its risks and tragedies are frightening. Sleep deprivation is...
Try this soothing bowl of vegetable goodness
A bowl of hearty vegetable soup is a great way to give yourself a healthy boost. The warm and soothing bowl of goodness can...
We love poetry by Uva Coles…As Seen in the Basin
As Seen in the Basin
Yesterday
I
was so damn
preoccupied
with the weight
of it…
The way it
pressed against
once taut skin.
The way
crow’s feet
spread
w i d e r
sign-languaged
and announced
that history
had been
authored...
Depressed during winter months? You might have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Rishauda Wilson, 65, does not look forward to the fall and winter months because she feels they are dreary, dark, and depressing. “I get...
Curious about melatonin as a sleep aid?
Sleep problems are a major concern in the United States. It’s estimated that around 30% of adults have insomnia, and an even higher percentage...
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