The incomparable Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” sent this song skyrocketing to #1 on the Billboard charts in 1967 and it became a universal call to action for the civil rights and feminist movements. Its intrinsic message that everyone deserves to be heard and respected struck a deep chordContinue Reading
It’s no secret that dating today absolutely sucks. Finding love has become a part-time job for those who want to date with purpose. First are the dating apps that are starting to prove to be less and less effective. Then there are the reduced opportunities to meet people if you’reContinue Reading
One of life’s great, universal pleasures is sitting around the kitchen table and talking with family and friends. It’s a hub for not just eating but for great conversations, games, doing homework, sharing stories, and — as Coach Ginn of Cleveland has used it for over forty years — aContinue Reading
Anyone who is religious sees the signs of the end of days. The world is in trouble. America is in real trouble. It is no secret that society and morals are falling to an all-time low. Social media, which once was hailed as a breakthrough in communication, now sits amongContinue Reading
The Code: Understand The Assignment Challenge A new year means a blank canvas for you to paint a picture of a future that you’re motivated to work towards. As you launch into the new year, remain present because this is the season you reclaim your power, focus, and energy dayContinue Reading
The murder of George Floyd was horrific. The entire world saw a man murdered on camera. Our country finally started to understand the gross inequities of being a minority in America. Corporate America started to take huge steps to reverse hundreds of years of oppression and turmoil by introducing corporateContinue Reading
When I get revenue from you, I’m going into the community and build the schools for the next generation of leaders so that they are future-ready so that they can be employable, and entrepreneurial.” Such is the focus of Farad Ali, President and Chief Executive Officer of Asociar, LLC, aContinue Reading
For many business executives, doing what they are good at, and doing what they love are two different things. However, being successful in what you do can allow you the space to do what you love. Ruben Lindo, the owner of Black-Mar Farms, a craft cannabis industry farm owner, isContinue Reading
Mental illness in Black families is often ignored and placed in a box for God to take care of but we know that mental illness is a real issue that needs space and room to be addressed and treated. Having a mental illness is not a character flaw. – “Mental HealthContinue Reading
ROSELYN MUNIZ Roselyn Muñiz is a producer of a community engagement show called We The People at WKYC Studios. The broadcast is hosted by Leon Bibb and Kierra Cotton. As the producer of We The People, Roselyn introduces viewers to local volunteer opportunities. The show airs every Sunday morning fromContinue Reading
