For Black fathers, navigating the dynamics of co-parenting can present unique challenges due to societal stereotypes and historical contexts. Nevertheless, with dedication and a strategic approach, Black men can successfully co-parent with their child’s mother without encountering unnecessary drama. Co-parenting, the collaborative effort between separated parents, plays a pivotal roleContinue Reading
DR. MICHAEL BASTON Dr. Michael Baston is the fifth president of Cuyahoga Community College (TriC), based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a national thought leader on the role of community colleges in shaping educational success, supporting regional workforce reforms, and developing executive leadership teams. “Tri-C has always been an institutionContinue Reading
DR. MARTHA POTTS Dr. Martha Potts joined TSAL as awareness building manager in 2021 and leads operations of Racial Equity Institute Workshops. Dr. Potts left a career at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority to pursue a doctorate in organizational behavior at Case Western Reserve University. Her research focus isContinue Reading
I recently shared a powerful series of success principles called “The 10 Steps to Success Formula” with my radio and television audiences. I share these tips on my daily syndicated radio show on Urban One stations nationally and on my daily online television program, “Wake Up & Win with Dr.Continue Reading
Once upon a time, in a world filled with the chaos of dating apps, blind dates, and a never-ending quest for true love, there was an age-old saying that seemed to baffle all the experts: “Opposites attract.” How could it be that two people so incredibly different could find themselvesContinue Reading
For many children, the lure of learning to play an instrument occurs early. Some instrument catches their eye, their heart, and their imagination, and that then becomes an integral part of their life. Sometimes it turns out to be a passing fancy, other times a lifelong career. But for LemContinue Reading
A wise man once said, “When you understand the forces acting against you, you will never have a bad day in your life.” The quote speaks to the value of the wisdom acquired through conscious living. Living a high quality of life requires not only knowing what challenges may ariseContinue Reading
No doubt about it, Americans are living in remarkably interesting times. At this point, it’s not a matter of if, but when, someone will know another person killed by gun violence. In 2021, the most recent year for which complete data is available, 48,830 people died from gun-related injuries inContinue Reading
The journey toward becoming a husband is a transformative process that involves a series of stages, each contributing to the growth and maturation of a man. While every individual’s path is different, there are often five basic stages that summarize the evolution of a man’s journey to matrimony. Understanding andContinue Reading
Everyone has heard the story of a loved one who retired after working the same job for forty years, only to die a short five years later. They never got a chance to enjoy the life they worked so hard to create. That story is all too common. But whatContinue Reading
