en today are beset with so many conditions, admonitions, and judgments about who they’re supposed to be and how to act — yet still, be themselves, still be a man. Surrounded by so much turmoil and confusion, it’s very challenging for a man to aspire to any level of confidenceContinue Reading
In the world of the Internet and DMs (Direct Messages), at some point, you’re going to get someone to reach out to you to offer you a get-rich-quick scheme. It might appear in your email from a cute person stuck in Africa, who just so happens to have tons ofContinue 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
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
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
With the federal government abandoning the responsibility to govern us all, the Black vote has never been more important. With over 13 percent of the total US population, Blacks need to change the way we vote to ensure that our collective agenda is discussed, passed, and placed into law. ToContinue Reading
Life is such a jumble of events, experiences, challenges, demands, and distractions. It’s hard to figure out where you’re going and why. It’s also difficult finding a sense of purpose that will carry you through thick and thin, that will give you direction, help you grow, and establish yourself inContinue Reading
Why 1964? That was the year the Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson making it illegal to discriminate against someone based on their race, religion, sex, national origin, or the color of their skin. It also made segregation in public places illegal, enforced theContinue Reading
One of the most challenging decisions a graduating high school senior is faced with is whether to attend college or to learn a trade and start earning money. There are a lot of factors to take into account from scholastic ability to talents, finances, teen pregnancy, early marriage, home circumstances,Continue Reading
s we celebrate Black History Month, we are reminded of the people in our past who paved the way for our present and future. We celebrate those in the past for creating new paths and expanding the conversation of the opportunities that exist for those who dare to dream ofContinue Reading
