How to save money on medications
It seems aging and medications go hand-in-hand. These days medications can be very costly. Don't be afraid to speak to your doctor, or to...
How to respond to a loved one with dementia who repeats the same questions
Cognitive diseases like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia affects short-term memory. If you're the caregiver of someone who continuously asks the very same...
I stopped playing the “Strong Black Woman”
I never saw my grandmother rest. From morning to night, she appeared to be in service: cooking and cleaning, helping and caring for others.
She...
Could saving with an online bank help your money grow faster?
While there’s no doubt that putting money aside with each paycheck is an essential component to a healthy financial future, it’s important to keep...
Make a difference this holiday season
This holiday season, you have the power to change children’s lives for the better.
Working in 190 countries and territories, UNICEF is focused on putting children first...
We love…fried turkey! Frying safety tips and lip-smacking recipe
It seems deep fried turkeys are a holiday must these days. Believe it or not, the one-pot cooking method is not a new culinary...
Rest in power poetess Margie Shaheed…
I am still processing the surprising news that poetess Margie Shaheed is no longer with us.
It had been 20 years since I last saw...
We love…poetry by Layding Lumumba Kaliba
A Mother's Song
if I were a singer of songs
I’d lift my voice mountain high in
praise of mothers
women who give body and soul
for family
scrub other...
Songstress Miki Howard serves it up real BOLD
The late 80’s to mid-90’s was one of the greatest eras of R&B music for women as they stood front and center with their...
We remember Donny Hathaway
The phenomenal career of 70's singer, Donny Hathaway, whose brief reign during the true golden era of R&B music has continued to bring the...
Baby, it’s cold outside! Winter coats for men and women
The temps are dropping and you need a coat, well, we've got you covered. I found some men and women's coats that are not...
What to know when selecting a Medicare plan
For the millions of Americans aged 65 and older, Medicare is a critical source of healthcare. During the Medicare Annual Election Period between Oct....