This documentary which Dr. Stephanie Myers and helped launch is now used nationwide to help youth understand the awful negatives of dropping out of school. The very talented Chaka Balamani was the producer, I was associate producer. Chaka is my great friend, Dr. Michelle Michele Balamani Silvera son. Stephanie Myers Read More…
WE can not just sit here and just watch the tide go by. We must respond politically, in the economic field and spiritually through our synagogues, mosques and churches. We must fight for fairness in hiring and promotions. We must challenge the cultural rot and all indignities affecting the lives of seniors. Read More…
Coretta’s is a love story, a family saga, and the memoir of an extraordinary black woman in twentieth-century America, a brave leader who, in the face of terrorism and violent hatred, stood committed, proud, forgiving, nonviolent, and hopeful every day of her life.Read More…
Completion of 174 hours of training in pharmacology, human development, HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders and related matters as part of Addictions Counselors Training Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the District of Columbia Office of Alcohol Prevention and Recovery Administration. Read More…
This book, And Still We Rise, represents a special segment of Ms. Reynold’s share in the USA TODAY commitment — a collection of her interviews with 50 black men and women whose achievements make them strong role models for everyone.Read More…
A successful and world-renown journalist, she has penned more than 500,000+ words for global news organizations including The Washington Post, USA Today, and Essence magazine. She’s appeared on The Oprah Show, C-Span, CNN, and hosted her own satellite radio show for more than a decade.Read More…
Don’t think you are going to see the serene, sedate elderly Harriet of our textbooks. This is the Harriet of her youth, jaunting up rocky cliffs, jumping off bridges and even shooting a White slave owner with her pistol.Read More…
Coretta’s is a love story, a family saga, and the memoir of an extraordinary black woman in twentieth-century America―a brave leader who, in the face of terrorism and violent hatred, stood committed, proud, forgiving, nonviolent, and hopeful every day of her life.Read More…
Johnson was responding to questions from veteran journalist, Dr. Barbara Reynolds, during Richard Prince’s recent Journalism Roundtable. Reynolds expressed concern over technology “so flawed” that it doesn’t even properly represent the faces of Black people.Read More…
Blog Originally Posted: November 11th, 2017 Finally, some good news. Some major breakthroughs from Tuesday’sRead More…
For those who care about the direction of the Black Church, listen to the young
I believe in miracles and this experience enhanced my understanding as I was allowed to participate in such a glorious event. I also took others from the East Coast with me to see this event.
I was in the miraculous moment at the White House for the celebration of Judge
Robots are steadily encroaching on our lives. I have learned that this robot has sold
In my book, The Life, Love and Legacy of Coretta King, she said, “On April 4, 1968, I felt my heart was ripped apart. This was the trail of the century, but the trial of O.J. Simpson was covered by thousands, only a very few carried this trial. If such a crime and cover-up could happen to a man of my husbands’ stature with no consequences, it could happen again. And I want everyone to be aware of what we know”. You can read the report for yourself on line and also read the report of the U.S. Justice Department, who of course, denounced it.
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars was seen around the world, making
I have been fighting this practically all my life and each step I take in faith the stronger I get. Last week fear rose up in me almost overwhelming. I was told I had to take an MRI because they had a spot on my liver. Ironically, I didn’t fear bad news about the spot because I knew God would handle it, but somehow the thought of getting in a tube and being locked in with mechanical sounds pounding in my ear just filled me with anxiety.
I heard that some of the acclaim from Little Nasty is because he is contributing money to black causes. If that is true, well those groups who are in line for the dough should understand no matter how much Little Nasty is dropping in their pockets, he is doing much more harm deconstructing our image as sane and moral human beings.
When we first think of the Olympics, we think pride for our country and athletes. However, there is a deeper meaning behind the Olympics that we can all learn from.
Florida State University will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during its 33rd Annual MLK Week from Monday, Jan. 18, through Friday, Jan. 22. The weeklong celebration will feature a range of events, including virtual offerings, inspired by the theme “The Black Women in Our Lives.”