Anyone who knows me knows I am a self – described movie buff. Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, is on my list of top ten best movies… Read more “The Four D’s Of Death”
Almost Heaven, Barely Habitable
President Trump’s promises to bring back coal jobs and simultaneously build highways hits home, literally. I am proud to say I grew up in Kenova, West Virginia. The city… Read more “Almost Heaven, Barely Habitable”
Downsized, But Not Dismayed
Yesterday, Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney General for the Southern District of New York, announced that he had been terminated from his position after refusing to resign at… Read more “Downsized, But Not Dismayed”
Using Routine to Calm Anxiety
Have you been running around on empty lately? Has it been difficult for you to accomplish projects that you start? Oh good, it’s not just me. I have… Read more “Using Routine to Calm Anxiety”
The Biblical Mandate of Mindfulness
Meditation and mindfulness are vastly becoming popular in everywhere from corporate America to public schools. Researchers have found that it decreases stress and can even lessen… Read more “The Biblical Mandate of Mindfulness”
Get Out and Not Feeling Safe at Home
Get Out is going to be a box office smash. It is a thriller where a black character goes home with his white girlfriend and discovers it’s… Read more “Get Out and Not Feeling Safe at Home”
Frugality Tempted To Frenzy
The Powerball jackpot is making National headlines again. It is nearing $403 Million, and as its payout rises, the hopes of many living a modest, middle class life… Read more “Frugality Tempted To Frenzy”
From #OscarsSoWhite to a New Black Renaissance on Screen: How last year’s Oscar blackout led to brilliance in film in Television
The Academy Awards or “Oscars” is the seminal awards ceremony marking the brightest and best movies of the year, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts… Read more “From #OscarsSoWhite to a New Black Renaissance on Screen: How last year’s Oscar blackout led to brilliance in film in Television”
Guard Your Heart: What You Eat is as Important as Who You Love
This Valentine’s Day Week assess your heart health. It may be a coincidence but I think it’s worth noting that Valentine’s Day takes place during February which… Read more “Guard Your Heart: What You Eat is as Important as Who You Love”
Venus and Serena: Real Life Superheroes with Dannette Sharpley
Black History is full of stories of people overcoming obstacles to achieve greatness. It is as much an American narrative as it is an African American narrative.… Read more “Venus and Serena: Real Life Superheroes with Dannette Sharpley”
