Robert Smalls…A True Hero
What’s up family? I am going through a series of adjustments in life, all of which require time! But it is a slice of heaven every time I get to sit down and allow my…
Articles by TWJ
The Reverberations of a Hyphen
What’s up Family? It’s been SO long since I’ve asked that question…as a matter of fact, it feels really good to do so. So much has happened since we’ve last had a chat…two years of…
What April 4th Means to Me…Reflections on Dr. King’s Assassination
What’s up family? This day is always a somber one for me; it’s a day that I don’t let slip by without giving some thought or consideration because it’s just too important. On this day,…
The Black Apostasy
What’s up family? Today I want to talk a little bit about the spiritual erosion that I see in the Black Community. The spirit and the soul seem to have been neglected and we are…
Happy Birthday to the Cotton Gin!
What’s up family? I have a really short post today…but I would be remiss not to make mention of this momentous anniversary. Before I jump into it, here’s a hint… Do you know who this…
Affirmation and Succession…Passing the Torch
What’s up family? They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words. Well what comes to mind when you see this? You know what comes to my mind? Because a group of old men gave…
Blacks and Governance
What’s up family? I have no long drawn out excuses, reasons, apologies, etc., etc., etc., for my absence… It’s been a roller coaster ride. But I started this site three years ago today and it…
America…is it really the greatest country in the world?
What’s up family? I hope everybody had an enjoyable Fourth of July. It was a pretty chill one for me. I went to my employer’s father’s house for a cookout then I went home. There…
If I was P.O.T.U.S., this is how I would fix healthcare…
What’s up family? I know that this isn’t a typical post from me…given what this blog is geared to address. But a part of being Afro-American (you know I prefer the term Negro), is living…
Thank you Azalea Gardens Middle School!
Today, I had the distinct honor of speaking at Azalea Gardens Middle School’s “Moving Own Ceremony.” This is in essence an eighth grade promotion/graduation ceremony. It was beautifully done. The students there are just awesome….