Based on data reported by the American Economic Association (AEA), married men earn up to 33 percent more in wages compared to single men, but the question is why? What makes establishing a marital union more profitable and if this is the case, why are Black men less likely toContinue Reading
The arc of a person’s life is necessarily one of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, failures and successes. The key to more than just weathering life’s trials is perspective — and Dr. Willie Jolley has developed a perspective that has won worldwide acclaim. The core of his programs andContinue Reading
The goal of turning your passion into profit is always the goal of anyone looking to start a business. It’s said that if you’re fortunate enough to be able to do both, you will never work a day in your life. Antwanye Ford slightly agrees with the phrase adding oneContinue Reading
American popular culture has always been driven by Black influence. But for Black women, hairstyles seemed to be dominated by white culture. For over 200 years, Black women have been straightening their hair in order to fit in, get jobs, and be accepted among dominant beauty standards. But with recentContinue Reading
As 2022 ends, many people take a moment to reflect on their year and count their blessings. They count their blessings so they can ring in a new year by appreciating what they had. For Wayne Dawson, the counting of blessings started a long time ago and seems to continueContinue Reading
Attention Men! How men feel is largely based on how good their physical and mental being is. There is no better time to begin the journey of creating a better you. That journey begins with exercise. Exercise builds a better body and a better mind because it impacts everything. BloodContinue Reading
The holidays are a special time for everyone. It’s also the time for giving the ones you love presents that represent how you feel about them. The best gifts are the ones that offer functional use. Here are a few suggestions that just might make her smile and let herContinue Reading
Whoever coined the phrase, the best of both worlds truly knew what they were talking about. Growing up in a mixed household, I not only celebrated the birth of Jesus while anticipating good ol Santa sliding down the chimney with a big bag of gifts, I also got to enjoyContinue Reading
In the 1940s and ‘50s, people would get a job and stay at that job until they retired. They would get a gold watch, maybe a good pension if they were lucky, and they would disappear into retirement. Those times are gone. So, when someone mentions that they have beenContinue Reading
“A family is like a forest, when you are outside it is dense, when you are inside you see that each tree has its place.” African Proverb “Without a family, man, alone in the world, trembles with the cold.” – Andre Maurois “In every conceivable manner, the family is linkedContinue Reading
