This Juneteenth, We Celebrate Freedom—and Fight to Keep It
Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved Black people in Texas learned they were free. That was 1865. But in 2025, we still need to remind America that freedom…
Spark Your Creativity With a Nap
There’s evidence that napping is creatively beneficial. by Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. Key points What do Thomas Edison, Salvador Dali, and Albert Einstein have in common? Aside from the fact…
The Paradox of Being Black: Should We Stand With Protesters Who Don’t Stand With Us?
The streets of Los Angeles are full again — not with joy, but with anger. Protesters, mostly Hispanic, are rallying against ICE raids and Trump’s latest decision to deploy federal…
Louisiana’s New Bill Makes Homelessness a Crime — Here’s What That Really Means
Dear Unhoused, Our Bad We owe you an apology. We know we were acting bad when Taylor Swift came around. In retrospect, some of our actions toward you could be…
Don’t Get Left Behind: Why Black Folks Must Embrace AI Now
Let’s be honest: Black people are falling behind in the AI space. That’s not speculation—it’s reality. We don’t understand it. We don’t trust it. Some of us are even afraid…
Black Homeownership in New Orleans: The Next Civil Rights Battle?
The fight for Black freedom has never been just about voting. It has always included land. Now, that land is under siege in New Orleans. Once-proud Black neighborhoods are being…
8 Steps for Improving Your Productivity
Move forward toward your goals with these practical steps. Ilene Berns-Zare PsyD Key points “I’ll get to it later.” “I don’t have time to do this now.” “I wish I…
Let’s Stop the Silly Talk About the Mayor’s Travel
Why Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Travel Isn’t the Real Issue—And the Criticism is Getting Ridiculous Let’s get this out of the way first: if you don’t want LaToya Cantrell to be…
Black leadership matters! Now more than ever
How Strong Black Leadership Transforms Cities: Business, Housing, and Safer Communities America doesn’t like to admit it, but we all know it: when Black leadership is excellent, entire cities rise.…