The Secret of Juneteenth is that its existence was based on a false premise. One word that defined it, was “freedom.” Yet, history reveals liberation was never the intent. The idea was used to appease one group, so that another group could […]
A Prison Corrections Officer: Most people do not spend time in prison . . . many have never seen the inside of one. But those unfortunate people who end up there, experience a world that reflects the worst of humanity’s mindsets. What […]
Weep for the Children: I wept for the children. I wept for America. Prayer for America filled my heart and escaped from my lips. Falling on mental knees, I asked, “Let that mind be in (us) which was also in Christ Jesus.” […]
What does justice in Grand Rapids, MI look like? Is there a firm line “drawn in the sand” between right and wrong? Have money, power, greed and corruption blurred that line? What does the spiritual soul of man look like? These are […]
“Children are our brightest lights,” is a phrase mankind has recognized since the existence of time. They gleam with innocence, radiate with curiosity and shine with acceptance. This article will look at three (3) bright stars who share the energy that makes […]
Living on the black side is actually what Author/Editor Peter De Lissovoy did. As a member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committe (SNCC) in the 1960s, he lived, marched and went to jail with Blacks. “Why did you do it?” is a […]
Blacks shaping America is and has never been a phenomenon. It is only a rarity to those ignorant of American history. This article will discuss three (3) African Americans who established a place in history. They are Nat King Cole, Phillis Wheatley […]
The Face of Racism: Racism has many faces because it is based on the opinions, beliefs and prejudices of individuals. At its core, is the belief that one group of people is superior to another. As Plato says, it is only those […]
We are still rising. When Maya Angelou wrote the poem “Still I Rise” years ago, she caused us to reflect on our strengths. It is an inner power that keeps us moving in challenging times. I sing the song “We Shall Overcome” […]
Tackling words like morality or hypocrisy can be challenging. Figuring out what each meant, caused me to dig deep into my own thought. Sure. . . a dictionary meaning is easy to acquire, but are they just words or, are they words […]
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