Deception, avoidance, manipulation, denial, dismissiveness, obfuscation, and feigned ignorance — these are all tactics of what is described as “distraction politics.” It’s nothing new. People have been using these “techniques” forever in all industries and arenas in order to further their agendas, avoid responsibility, and not be held accountable. However,Continue Reading
Someone is added to the national transplant list every ten minutes in the US. With nearly 120,000 people total on the list, almost 100,000 of those are waiting for a kidney. There aren’t enough organ donors to trim that figure. For Blacks, getting an organ match is not the problem,Continue Reading
As the holiday season — traditionally associated with joy and togetherness — unfolds, it introduces stressors that can strain marriages and lead couples to contemplate divorce or separation. Heightened expectations, coupled with financial pressures and increased social obligations, often act as catalysts for existing issues to surface and intensify. AccordingContinue Reading
KEESHA M. SALTERS Keesha M. Salters, a seasoned Senior Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional, is renowned for her ability to drive business success through strategic initiatives and innovative HR practices. With a wealth of experience and expertise in various HR domains, Salters has consistently excelledContinue Reading
Most people would feel lucky to do anything well for a long period of time. For 88-year-old Pete Escovedo, delighting audiences all over the world has become second nature. Born in Pittsburg, CA, on July 13, 1935, he began his musical journey while attending high school in Oakland. At theContinue Reading
Marriage is an intricate journey, filled with ups and downs, and the ever-present winds of change. When couples set out on this path to build a resilient and enduring union, they often seek valuable tools and strategies to navigate the intricate terrain of married life. One such tool that hasContinue Reading
Christmas has always been a special time of year for anyone who covets giving and celebrating blessings. For Blacks, Christmas is fun but doesn’t necessarily represent them in a way where they can really embrace the holiday. Enter Baron Davis, the celebrated NBA basketball player who was out on injuryContinue Reading
It’s happened to everyone at some point or another. You can’t seem to get going. For some strange reason, you have lost the motivation to do anything meaningful. And it gets worse by the day. It seems controllable at first, but then you realize that you’ve spent twenty days creatingContinue Reading
There is no doubt that the Black woman is the most judged and criticized woman on the planet. Society has labeled her mean, standoffish, masculine, and intolerant. Yet she is expected to outwork all the others, raise children by herself, and compete at a level that is unmatched. And withoutContinue Reading
LAURIE A. MURPHY Laurie A. Murphy, MBA, MPH, MS is the dedicated Executive Director of the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation (BPACF), a non-profit in Cleveland, Ohio, a position she has held since 2021. The mission of BPACF is to create opportunities for African-American professionals by providing scholarships, leadership, andContinue Reading
