If ever there were a true adage about “you can’t live with ‘em, you can’t live without ‘em,” it’s the story — sometimes epically so — of the roller coaster ride families endure when blessed with (or burdened by) a Black Sheep. To bring you up to speed, a BlackContinue Reading
TONI SMITH With 20 years of expertise in HR and Operations, Toni Smith is a results-focused leader who delivers talent acquisition, retention, and motivation solutions that help companies harness the full power of one of their most valuable assets-their employees. She is dedicated to creating robust corporate cultures that promoteContinue Reading
There is something about a Black woman and summer. The different skin tones, dressed to beat the heat and look good doing it at the same time, bring the men and crowds as the air heats up.Continue Reading
You’re not broken—you’re becoming. Inspire Me Moments isn’t just a memoir—it’s a mirror, a movement, and a map. With raw honesty, spiritual depth, and empowering reflection, A. Harris Brown shares defining moments from his life—childhood wounds, identity struggles, faith-fueled healing, and the rediscovery of purpose. Structured in three transformational parts—Becoming, BreakingContinue Reading
4 Cast is an R&B singing group from Indianapolis, Indiana. Their repertoire includes new and old school R&B. Singers Alvin “Al Wayne” Hester, Jr., Carl “C.Jayy” Harris, Jr., Shaquan “Shaq Diesel” Simms, and Micha “Neko. Vynez” Burentte comprises the quartet. 4Cast has performed primarily in the Midwest area of theContinue Reading
DIARA WASHINGTON Diara Washington is a dedicated 7th-grade science teacher entering her fourth year in the classroom. Known for her passion for student success and engaging teaching style, she was honored as the Outstanding Educator of the Year during her second year—a testament to her impact and commitment to excellenceContinue Reading
This year’s Pride festivals are different than in past years when the LGBTQ+ community was being pummeled. This time, the gay community is being attacked from every angle imaginable: from anti-LGBTQ+ legislation to anti-trans attacks, book bans, attempts at reversing gay marriage, eviscerating gay civil rights protections, and state andContinue Reading
FAB AND OVER 50 Life can be demanding, and for many, the gym falls low on the list of priorities. But these remarkable women—all over the age of 50—are rewriting that narrative. What unites them is a deep love for fitness and an unshakable commitment to their well-being. They’re allContinue Reading
We all have skipped things. In my life, I have skipped past a song, I have skipped past a commercial. I have skipped past the credits to get to the end. But never in my life did I ever expect to skip past death as I fought a bacterial infectionContinue Reading
Finding love today is like looking for gold. You must dig deep in a remote place and test and test the area until you see little bits of hope in finding what you are looking for. Once you see little pieces of hope, you then must work the area inContinue Reading
