Are We Killing Ourselves?
There has been much discussion recently about the loss of life in the Black community because of the overaggressive, if not fearful...
The Enemy Within
While much as been said about the tragic events in Paris that resulted in scores of lives lost, the resulting focus on Syrian refugees in...
It Takes More Than Color
With Ben Carson’s meteoric rise in the polls among Republican voters, Black people may be presented with a real choice. As Rupert...
Downfall of a Nice Guy
There is no assurance that gifts will guarantee a happy life. From the outside looking in, it may seem that earning millions of dollars...
True To Our Beliefs
We have seen two stellar examples of standing up for your beliefs in recent weeks. Each serves as an example of human behavior that...
Trumped
For those of us who fancy ourselves as bid whist or spades players, there is no worse development than having your best card "trumped" by...
Keep up the Work
On a day like today, it is easy to recall many summers ago when I joined my cousins in the tobacco fields. It was very hot - often above...
#KeepItDown Confederate Flag Takedown
Bree Newsome, a filmmaker and activist from Charlotte, North Carolina, has said that she accepts potential jail time as "part of my...
In the Matter of Color
Let’s face it, in spite of the challenges presented by the attitudes of others, being Black is a great joy. It is not a matter of...
Troubled Youth or Domestic Terrorist - You be the Judge
Troubled youth. That’s what the media has to say about the terrorist who calmly entered a place of worship, sat beside his intended...