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...
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...