How do outside influencers come into New Orleans and change the trajectory of political campaigns? It’s more than just millions of dollars. There must be a vulnerable incumbent. There must…
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Should Black People Celebrate Thanksgiving?
A Yes Argument and A No Argument Be Thankful! I remember the year I tried to boycott Thanksgiving. I was 19, entering that necessary but annoying phase of young self-righteous…
America’s First Black Millionaires
Jeff Somers There’s little doubt that there’s a huge wealth gap in the U.S. along racial lines. As noted by Bloomberg, Black Americans have, on average, one-sixth of the wealth held…
The Keys to Better Sex
by Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW What are the keys to a great sex life? When sex therapists and researchers discuss what makes for a truly great sex life, their lists are…
Stay True to Yourself in Your Relationships
If we can’t be ourselves in our relationships, we’re not really compatible. KEY POINTS Personal authenticity starts with accepting oneself, including one’s sexuality and needs, as they are. Giving up…
Politicians seek to control classroom discussions about slavery in the US
by Raphael E. Rogers A Texas law says slavery cannot be taught as part of the ‘true founding’ of the United States. Of all the subjects taught in the nation’s…
The Weeds in Your Mind
by Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW A Personal Perspective: How to keep your mind healthy and fertile. KEY POINTS Negative thoughts are like weeds in a garden. A healthy mind requires…
3 Things to Say No to If You Want to Succeed
by Herbert Lui In our early careers, we’re taught to say yes to everything; but soon, as we gain more experience, we face the opposite problem—a stream of opportunities, with…
We Can Predict Criminal Behavior
Guess what? You can predict which little black boy is likely to be a criminal. There is a test to predict criminal activity. Carjackings, murder, shoplifting, fist fights and even…
How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
by Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. 3 strategies for recognizing and redirecting self-sabotaging behaviors. KEY POINTS We often sabotage ourselves to change how we think and feel. This is normal and…