licking through music stations, streaming services, and online video channels to find something fresh is difficult to do. With music becoming less and less original one can only hope to discover a sound that brings happiness to the ears. Then boom, along comes Honey Bxby with a young and vibrantContinue Reading
In life, sometimes, people ask God what they should do and sometimes God tells people what they should do. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. seems like one of those people whom God called him to serve his people. From early childhood, Chavis has been the tip of the spear for BlackContinue Reading
can attest that persistence can help you live better. For example, I’ve heard of people who give up because the person they want to be with tells them “No” when they ask them out for a date. I want to encourage you to persist if you really believe the personContinue Reading
Ah, love! It knows no bounds, transcends societal norms, and occasionally throws us some hilarious curveballs. One of those curveballs is the ever-entertaining phenomenon of dating with an age difference. Whether it’s a gap of a few years or a few decades, there’s no denying that these relationships can leadContinue Reading
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
