The 40-pound backpack of racism that Black men wear on their backs has always been a part of living in America. Black men understand that daily they might experience no less than 7 or 10 instances of racist behavior towards them. Whether it’s loose change dropped into their hands, orContinue Reading
After Necole Parker graduated from college, she did what all college graduates do, she went and found a job. Parker worked and developed a talent in the project management field and began to have some success. She enjoyed success at a very high level and believed that her value wasContinue Reading
They say if you work your passion as a job, you will never work a day in your life. Tru Pettigrew must be on a lifetime of PTO (Paid Time Off) because he is living his passion while he serves as the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.Continue Reading
KHALILAH A. LAWSON J.D. Khalilah Lawson is an attorney, business owner, wife, and mother. She balances career, family, and social engagements while continuing to prioritize her personal goals. Lawson currently works as a Magistrate for the Cleveland Municipal Court and also serves her community as a volunteer Magistrate for theContinue Reading
Some artists blur genres, but GRAMMY-nominated producer and recording artist French Montana blurs borders. His inimitable fusion of classic East Coast rhymes, wavy pop swagger, and international ambition elevated him to the forefront of the game on a global scale. Karim Kharbouch was born November 9, 1984, better known byContinue Reading
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an underdog as a “predicted loser in a struggle or contest” therefore, based on the statistic that 70 percent of divorces are filed by wives, husbands are the underdog within the context of marriage. When diving deeper into the data, we find Black Americans divorce at theContinue Reading
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
