When William Butler Yeats coined the phrase, “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking,” he didn’t know that quote would become the catchphrase to define taking advantage of an opportunity. But that is exactly what people are doing in 2023. ItContinue Reading
Finding love in 2023 can be hard. If you ask a Black single, finding love is almost impossible. If you pay attention to social media, Black relationships are at the center of discussion far too often. The discussions of Black focus on what keeps Black singles from connecting and findingContinue Reading
There is a quiet epidemic happening in the medical industry that very few people are talking about. But Blacks all over have, and are currently, experiencing racism in the most life-threatening way when they visit the doctor. There is an age-old myth, still believed today, that Blacks feel less painContinue Reading
The old saying that nice guys finish last has never been truer in today’s dating climate. Women have never been clearer about what they prefer with the choices they make in who they date. And the clear winner is not the good guy. For the good guys, dating in 2023Continue Reading
CHARMAINE D. RICE Charmaine D. Rice is the Senior Vice President for Learning, Development & Diversity at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. She earned a master’s degree from Cleveland State University in Psychology specializing in Diversity Management and Organizational Leadership and a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in Communications specializingContinue Reading
Figuring out who you truly are isn’t easy, especially when different things have influenced you. But the journey of self-discovery helps you sort through all those things and find your real identity. This journey has a few main parts, and each part helps you understand yourself better and see theContinue Reading
From the moment you meet him, you wonder if something is different about him. After you get to speak to him, you know that he is different. In a world absent of true leadership when you get to know Tyronne Stoudemire you can feel the passion he has for theContinue Reading
Life as a single has become harder in the last twelve months. Before the pandemic, meeting women was easy. Walking up and saying hello was a proven method of meeting someone. Today, people are more reserved in their attempts to assertively walk up and say anything to anyone. So, peopleContinue Reading
The racism that Blacks suffer from in American society is literally sewn into the fabric of the country. For over 400 years, when Blacks were brought to this country as slaves, the violence perpetrated on them had been inhuman. The end of slavery was supposed to be a turning pointContinue Reading
Life has never been more stressful. Inflation is at an all-time high and Americans are feeling the pressure. Inflation, coupled with the uncertainty of climate change, the rise in crime, and poor political choices, is increasing everyone’s anxiety. Overall, the prices that Americans are paying for food, housing, and fuelContinue Reading
