PEACE: Live in Moments…

Live in Moments… We are so quick to have questions, judge a situation or look for the next best moment. We should STOP. There is value in the moment you are experiencing right now. Life moments should never be taken for granted with friends, family or just your quiet time alone. Everything needs uninterrupted time […]

This Should Be A Knockout Lesson For My People

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on January 20. Let that sink in, and take it as a lesson on what it means when we don’t vote in greater percentages. As a senior citizen, I no longer possess the strength that is only gifted to […]

Raising boys to be men

BY RORY T. EDWARDS As the holiday season is now in full swing, I can’t help but observe the swing of emotions, communication and all the missing pieces to the family unit. I have recognized mine and that of those all around me. On the other hand, there can be deep unhappiness, at least for those […]

SUCCESS! For success in the New Year, just do it!

BY JAMAAL McCOY H appy New Year! We made it through another journey around the sun. Many have made plans to be fulfilled for 2017, while others have made plans for the New Year that will not be realized. Procrastination puts our lives and dreams on hold. Holding on to that safe place of the […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Taking care of our health in the new year

Taking care of our health in the new year

WELL WOMEN OF COLOR | Rosalind Brooks

More on that not-so-sweet thing Last month we talked a little bit about sugar and how it harms our bodies. I want to wrap up that discussion by going a little bit more in-depth about how it affects adults and children alike. Diabetes is a disease caused by excess sugar consumption and the failure of […]

Brother, brother, brother

Marvin Gaye’s sister remembers her legendary sibling. Known as the “Prince of Soul,” Marvin Gaye was a legendary singer, songwriter and producer who gave the world a treasure trove of timeless music and helped shape the Motown sound. From “What’s Going On” and “Let’s Get It On” to “Stubborn Kind of Fellow,” “I Want You,” […]

‘I have to hold them accountable’

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LEAH BEVERLY She’s one of the youngest prosecutors in the Clark County District Attorney’s Office, and 30-year-old Leah Beverly is also incredibly productive: She has prosecuted an astounding 1,000 cases and counting since 2012, including 20 felony jury trials. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Beverly graduated summa cum laude with […]

‘Eventually, you have to jump’

In his latest book, Steve Harvey challenges us to take a leap of faith. BY KIMBERLY BAILEY-TUREAUD Remembering the first time I heard Steve Harvey perform was reminiscent of the legendary Richard Pryor: he not only physically resembled the great Pryor, but he made me and friends laugh uncontrollably. Harvey is a film and television […]