We love poetry…It’s all senseless by RuNett Nia Ebo

It’s All Senseless I don’t wanna lookin another small casket.I don’t wanna shed another tear.I don’t wanna hold another mother,or console another brotherbecause some young...

Angela Bofill will forever be our Angel of the Night

Angela Bofill is undeniably one of the greatest and most influential vocalists of our time. She was gifted with a voice that floated confidently...

We remember Nell Carter

I was raised in Detroit by my widowed mom who had four children. I was always considered the 'cute but chubby one.' As I...

It’s NOT COVID-19, it’s RSV!

COVID-19 is rebounding in various parts of the U.S. Just when we thought we were relatively safe, the virus has reared its ugly head,...

Understanding the “Back-to-Africa” Movement—Ghana

The immediate post-independence era of Ghana in the late 1950s and early 1960s witnessed a unique experiment involving the migration of African Americans to...

“I am a middle-aged Black man living with HIV”

Leonardo is a 55-year-old Black man living with HIV. He asked that we use an alias and not his actual name because of the...

Got a farting problem?

Cedric W., 63, admits he has a problem and it is driving his wife, Angela, 60, crazy! Cedric passes gas constantly, and has even...

“Don’t you dare label me a senior citizen!”

Who the hell are you calling a senior citizen!? Call me seasoned, call me fun, call me positive, call me friendly, but for the...

Oh no, hemorrhoids!

Hemorrhoids are the kind of medical diagnosis that folks usually keep to themselves. The common benign medical condition can be painful, itchy and make...

Learn about the health benefits of Cabbage

Cruciferous veggies like cabbage pack quite a powerful nutritional punch! If you are trying to lose weight, eating cabbage is a great way to...

Is it time for a front closure bra?

As we progress in age, we know for a fact that our physical movement slows down. Routine things like getting dressed becomes more challenging....

How to prepare physically and financially for severe weather

Severe weather can have a sizable impact on your home and your savings. Taking steps to prepare can help you maintain peace of mind...