4 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick
Kick the cold Ever wonder why you always seem to come down with a life-interrupting virus this time of year, while other women you know sail through the season sniffle-,…
Black Panther Movie Review
By Jeff Thomas I must admit that I have never been much of a comic book reader. And flying superheroes seem sorta’ silly while surrounded by serious issues in need…
Use These 6 Magic Words When Arguing
Smart Men Use These 6 Magic Words When Arguing With Their Partners Fighting is inevitable—it’s how you argue that can make or break your relationship By Ali Eaves There’s a…
That One Thing That Will Make You a Better Leader
Ronald E Riggio Ph.D. Work on this competency and your effectiveness will soar. Effective leadership is about developing and nurturing your relationships with followers. The very best leaders connect with followers and…
Friends Don’t Always Help
Linda and Charlie Bloom Support and Feedback From Friends Isn’t Always Helpful It’s better to take some things with a grain (or two) of salt. Everyone in Joan’s life was…
And The Last Shall Be First…Someday…Hopefully, Oh, Louisiana
by Kenneth Cooper In Louisiana, you are more likely to become an obese, uninsured, nicotine addict with bad teeth and possible mental health problems than you are becoming a citizen who’ll lead a…
From Louis Armstrong to the N.F.L.: Ungrateful as the New Uppity
By Jelani Cobb Trump’s invective toward N.F.L. players who kneel during the national anthem (such as members of the Jacksonville Jaguars, above) highlights the racially charged demands facing black entertainers.…
Black Caucus Chair on Govt Shutdown
Black Caucus Chairman – Irresponsible and Immoral Short-Term Funding Bill Failed to Address Urgent Priorities WASHINGTON – Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond…
Black Business
#SoapBoxMoment Volume 1437175383 My reaction to all the “black business” convos on my news feed over the past few weeks: TO THE CONSUMER Why do you call out black business…
Irvin Mayfield Might be Not Guilty
GASP!!!! Even With a Solid Gold Trumpet? By Jeff Thomas Recently, Irvin Mayfield pled not guilty in federal court to a slew of federal indictments. And at this point, if…