HEALTH & FITNESS It’s Not Just the Blues: Depression and African Americans by Rashun Jones Depression is a serious health condition that affects about 20 million adults in the United States each year. Although it is disturbing but according to the American Psychological Association twice as many women suffer from clinical depression than men and [...]
RELATIONSHIPS Black Women Who Like a Little Cream in Their Coffee by Matthew Lynch It is not secret that Black women feel that there is a shortage of Black Men. Many of these women are begin to alleviate their frustrations by dating White men. They are throwing caution to the wind and reprogramming their cultural [...]
FINANCE & SAVINIGS Why You Should Start Saving for Retirement Now by Patrick Lyons Since the start of this century stock market returns have been less than stellar. The S&P 500, which is a proxy for stock market performance declined by 37% from 2000-2002. In addition, in 2006 it is only down -.5% through June [...]
FAMILY LIFE Hip Hop Dad by Kelly Starling Lyons Eight-year-old Deron Medley chilled in the basement one night with a brother and his cousins. They nodded to music pumping from a boombox. It was just a typical ’80s night hanging with his boys until a special song came on — Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa [...]
CATBIRD SEAT Overcoming Who You Were to Become Who You Are by Alvin C. Romer, Columnist The greatest challenge in life is to rise above iniquity to authorize and orchestrate change. This struggle involves one to be mindful of what has to be done to for a modicum of success, which would include dedication, determination, [...]
Inspired By The Bible Experience is the most ambitious undertaking in recent recording history. The Bible is brought to life by a collection of distinguished artists and personalities, in a complete and fully dramatized audio recording of all 66 Books of Scripture. The 368 character portrayals are further accentuated by a compelling and inspirational musical [...]
Sonya, describe yourself for our visitors. How do I describe me? Well, this is what others say: perfectionist, hyper, warm hearted and definitely a people person. I make people think that they have known me for years. I can go in a grocery store and just start talking to whoever is next to me. The [...]
Author Bebe Moore Campbell, whose books dealt with race and mental health issues, died of complications from brain cancer at the age of 56 (November 27, 2006). Bebe Moore Campbell was the author of three New York Times best sellers: Brothers and Sisters, Singing in the Comeback Choir, and What You Owe Me, which was [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
