Revisiting the empowering Black Panther film
It's been over four decades since I witnessed the success of an epic Black film. In 1977, Roots, a miniseries adaptation based on a...
“I want my Alzheimer’s-stricken mother to die because that’s what she wants!”
The gift of a long life is only a gift if it’s a life you’re fine with living. After all, it’s your life, and...
Should you buy refurbished (used) mobile devices?
With the skyrocketing costs of brand-new mobile devices, it’s no wonder so many consumers wait until their smartphone or tablet is on its last...
The 2019 Toyota C-HR has fun factor appeal
The 2019 Toyota C-HR is in its second year. At first glance, you are instantly reminded of the Nissan Juke but the C-HR is...
Church hats!
African American women in church hats have been a staple of the church-going culture for eons. Even as generations and hairstyles have come and...
5 Questions to ask when hiring a decking contractor
When it comes to tackling a backyard makeover, there is no time like the present to start planning. Unless you're planning to build your...
We love…poetry by Zayid Muhammad
Sacred Mud
( for Fannie Lou Hamer)
I want the whispers of the ancestors
who moistened the land with their blood
I want u
liftin' the eyes of our...
Funny lady Marsha Warfield, the “Godmother of Upper Ghetto” is back!
Where is Marsha Warfield? Well, even though Marsha has been off-the-grid for about 20 years, she is alive and well, and still funny as...
We miss our “Ruff,” the ever-soulful David Ruffin
On November 1, 1998, NBC-TV premiered The Temptations miniseries for two nights where we were transported back to the golden era of Hitsville U.S.A.,...
Hazel Scott, pianist extraordinaire: If you don’t know her, then you should!
"Who is Hazel Scott?” That’s the question some viewers asked themselves not too long ago while watching the 61st Annual Grammy Awards when hostess...
Writer and poet Quincy Troupe discusses books and his friend Miles Davis
When you read the poems of Quincy Troupe, one can’t help but be motivated by the power of the astounding messages that shines through...
Understanding Insurance Benefits
No matter where you are in life, whether you’re just starting your career or nearing retirement, it’s important to understand the voluntary benefits available...