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Wise Archive

  • Dangerous Curves Ahead!

    Dangerous Curves Ahead!

    Rochelle Aytes pauses, then laughs because she knows what she’s about to say next will be quite grating. “I’m slim...
  • Up, Up and Away: Above Albuquerque

    Up, Up and Away: Above Albuquerque

    We struggled out of bed at 4:30 a.m., sleepy-eyed, grumbling and hungry. The early-morning Albuquerque air was surprisingly chilly. I’ve...
  • Fantasia Shares Her Story and Talks Suicide Attempt

    Fantasia Shares Her Story and Talks Suicide Attempt

    Fantasia Barrino’s recent suicide attempt shines the light on the myth of the strong black woman. See her story in...
  • Hating on Dating

    Hating on Dating

    While some folks swear that casual sex is the road to ruin, others have got nothing but love for the...
  • Get Right

    Get Right

    Gospel artist Kirk Franklin puts his setbacks and faults on full blast in The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above...
  • Remembering Michael Jackson

    Remembering Michael Jackson

    It’s been a year since the sudden death of the King of Pop. Celebrate the man, the music and the...
  • A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Dad, Dramatics’ Ron Banks

    A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Dad, Dramatics’ Ron Banks

    My Reflection… Daddy, Who knew at 32 that I would lose you? My inspiration, my friend, my father… But who also knew that by...
  • First Dance Goes to My Father

    First Dance Goes to My Father

    Everyone who has spent any considerable time with me has heard me say it: “I love my daddy!” Not dad, but...
  • Meals in Montreal

    Meals in Montreal

    I had delectable meals in divine restaurants in Montreal. At the French Bonaparte Restaurant, a girlfriend and I sat in a...
  • Pregnant Road Rules

    Pregnant Road Rules

    Being flight bound with a baby on board can pose special challenges for mommies to be. From navigating discomfort to...