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Leaving a Legacy: The Story of Jordan Taylor Brown

October 1, 2018 admin 0

When Jordan Taylor Brown smiled, people around him smiled too. That’s what his mother Loretta remembers. But when Jordan was 21, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time and an act of violence ended his life. During […]

African American Literature Book Club Recommended Reading List

October 1, 2018 admin 0

Recommended Reading By Troy Johnson N. K. Jemisin the Only Writer to Win the Best Novel Hugo Award in three Consecutive Years The Hugo Awards are generally considered the highest honors bestowed in science fiction and fantasy writing. The […]

The National Minority Quality Forum: Achieving a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact our communities

September 28, 2018 admin 0

In 1998, the National Minority Quality Forum (Forum) was established with the goal to achieve a better understanding of health disparities that negatively impact all communities. To realize this, over the last 20 years, the Forum has been thoughtful in […]

CREED II | Official Trailer | MGM

September 27, 2018 admin 0

In Theaters Wednesday, November 21st Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his […]

Family Matters: DEPRESSED TEENS, DEPRESSED PARENTS

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By American Psychological Association public affairs Treating depression in teens may benefit parents’ mental health, too study finds The bond between parent and child extends far beyond sharing similar looks or behaviors, as symptoms of depression in teens and parents […]

My Journey with Preston

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By: Talhia Remy On one cold wintery day in 2006 my world changed as my first child Preston was born. From the moment he came out of my body he was a piece of my heart. I remember being in […]

Q&A with Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By Karen Alston Photo Patricia McDougall Congresswoman Lee represents the 18th Congressional District from Texas centered around Houston. She is serving her 11th term as a congresswoman. She serves on Judiciary, Homeland Security and the Budget Committee. She is an […]

If you could turn back time and fix a past mistake what would you do different?

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By: Cheryl Mitchell Wade Gisele Grant is the third generation owner of Custom Memories, a photography studio founded by her grandfather and passed on to her by her father. The Grant family has a secret mission: to transport people back […]

Stigma: The Often Silent Obstacle To Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care Among African Americans

September 27, 2018 admin 0

By: Lorna J. Hines, LCSW, ACSW I am certain that there are those of you who possess the courage and interest to read beyond the title of this article will recall that memorable film “Soul Food”. Besides the main character, “Big […]

Tommi Vincent, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, writer, chef, and mother

September 27, 2018 admin 0

This is the 4th Industrial Revolution, what many in business, public service and entrepreneurship call the season of disruption. It is a season of social and environmental challenge, where the position, voice and posture of emerging leaders result in a […]