The best performance at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival was Dee Alexander with Dwight Trible.
byIt was one of the most historical weekends in America with the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture…
Perspectives
What Does The National African American Museum Mean To America?
byWith the opening of the new National African American Museum on September 24 in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian Institute, we add a new…
Black Lives Matter and Black Votes Count
byThis might be the most serious presidential election in our lifetime and one of the most important votes in American history. The candidates drastically…
Truth of the matter is, the truth matters
byBy Lorenzo Clemons Growing up in our household as a young person you could not say the word lie. My mother said it was…
A Stunning Surprise At Jury Duty
byI did my civic duty recently by serving on jury duty. After waiting half a day in a holding room, all of us John…
Constitutional Presidential Qualifications Need To Change
byI had an Irish friend ask me recently if African Americans will vote for Donald Trump for president. My answer was, “Hell no, but…
Fleeting Collaborations and Conflicting Choices
byBy Paul King I have long been concerned about the influence of outside groups on Black activism. For instance, in the 1970s, the United…
‘THE TALK” OR 12 RULES TO LIVE BY IF STOPPED BY THE POLICE FOR BLACK MALES
byBlack parents have a conversation with their children, especially their sons, that has become known as “The Talk.” It is about how to handle…
America, Where Are You?
byAmerica is living in crisis and is explosive at this time. We are looking racism dead in the face, no matter who or where…
To Leave Or Not To Leave The City?
byI came home early one day last week to find my neighbor moving. I was stunned. We are not friends, but we are good…
Open Letter to College Age African-American and Hispanic/Latino Males (17 to 35)
byDear Son: I hope you will allow me to call you son. I know you are not really my son, but you could have…
Beyoncé ‘Slays’ Even in the Rain
byThe rain poured, the show was delayed, but then Beyoncé proved once again why she’s one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The…