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…
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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…
The Real Problem in the Negro Community Today
Soledad O’Brien gave us her take…twice. Brother Smiley, for several years, until now (RIP SOBU), gave great thinkers the opportunity to give their views. Dr. West, Dr. Dyson, and even the legend, Dick Gregory all…
When We Were Negroes…
When I was in high school, I had a Latina friend. (She taught me how to swim…) Now, I can’t speak Spanish, but one day I said, “Yo soy un Negro.” Translation: I am a…