Tips on treating the Black man’s curse–razor bumps!

Ingrown hairs or razor bumps have been the bane of practically every Black man’s existence, and as a matter of fact, over 80 percent...

Cool ways to save energy dollars this summer

Let's face it, unemployment is at an all time high, so bill-paying is a struggle for many folks. As seasoned folks, doling out money...

Oh yes! Summer soups!

Who says it has to be cold outside to enjoy a hearty bowl of soup?  Summer is also the perfect time to enjoy soups,...

3 Home exterior projects that combine beauty and performance

Will you be completing outdoor home renovation projects this season? To maximize your investment, consider these project ideas, which combine beauty and long-lasting performance: Smart...

Create your dream closet

As a 50-plusser, you have probably accumulated quite a bit of stuff over the years. If you are depressed by what you see every...

We love poetry by Khephra Burns…Can You Hear Me Now?

Can You Hear Me Now   Can you hear me now, now that my tongue’s inflamed and the tongues of flames that rage across the city’s precincts are setting off...

We love poetry by Marissa Miller…Framing

-Framing-   Beyond the window The rest of the world sleeps In sheets of fog and panic Yet my puzzle awaits The rest of the world sleeps With locks on their...

Millie Jackson — All hail the “Queen of Raunchy Soul!”

The irrepressible Millie Jackson has reigned supreme for over 50 years as the "Queen of Raunchy Soul." Throughout the years, age-spanning audiences have always...

We remember Sherman Hemsley, TV’s most lovable bigot

In the 70s, American television was dominated by the pathbreaking sitcoms from writer/producer Norman Lear. All in the Family, one of Lear's gems, was...

End-of-life planning and why you definitely need it

It’s often said that nothing in life is certain, except death. While nothing can prepare a family for the emotional experience of losing a...

Kidney transplant recipient “Bo” Gilkey’s message to our community…”Get your kidneys checked!”

Harold L. Gilkey, better known as "Bo," is a kidney transplant recipient who has a warning for the African-American community… “It is imperative that...

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...