Don’t blame fatherlessness for destroying the Black community
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the special men in our lives who furnish us with bad jokes and good advice. But in...
Questions about face masks? We’ve got answers!
Face masks seem to be the new order of the day for us all across the country because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Yet,...
Ladies, reclaim your sensuality!
Sisters of a certain age, sensuality is more than physical; it’s a state of mind. The feminine eros, its inherent range and innate power...
Father’s Day unique gift guide for your favorite poppa
Father's Day is nearly here and trying to find that perfect gift for the Dad's in our lives ain't always easy. Tastes run the...
Best safety grilling tips for summer barbeques
When the weather breaks, the grills come out. Yet, many fail to exercise safety when using their grills. According to the National Fire Protection...
We love poetry by Khephra Burns…Sam Buys the Farm
Sam Buys the Farm
Today, the last bald eagle dropped dead on the wing,
choked and bloated on rotten fox.
Today, dancing bears stumped in the red...
Play safe at home with a fun-filled family staycation
Staying at home and practicing social distancing can feel more challenging as the weather warms and the itch for family fun at the beach...
Life is all about love for jazz legend Ramsey Lewis
Jazz icon Ramsey Lewis got his start in the Daddy-O, finger snappin’ 50s and is still holding it down musically 60-plus years later. The...
Remembering the unforgettable Nat King Cole
Growing up as a child in the sixties, many of my earliest memories are of watching variety shows in black and white on TV...
Visionary Margaret Porter Troupe is transforming children’s lives
Margaret Porter Troupe is a special soul who is fully aware of her life’s purpose. The arts administrator, writer, and educator is helping to...
“I am the face of COVID-19 and survived!”
Whoever started the rumor that African Americans could not get COVID-19 (coronavirus) is sadly mistaken. Well, here I am, a Black man, 68-years-old, in excellent...
“My mother kept a secret, I was a late-discovery adoptee”
A few years ago, after my mother passed, I stumbled upon the fact that I was a late-discovery adoptee. It did not matter that...