Politics

markia wilkerson – tomorrow’s future

Program Participant,True Star Program With an ever-burgeoning set of opportunities, it’s no wonder most young adults and teenagers continue to face the inevitable question, “What

dick gregory – heralds obama’s magic touch

Political Activist The lobby of the Fairmont Hotel on Washington, D.C.,’s northeast side proved to fertile ground for a more relaxed political discourse, even for

Don’t Buy Bootleg Obama Dolls!

Americans need to come together and take a stand. It’s our duty to refuse to allow the images of President Barack Obama’s daughters to be

Language of Our Success

Inside the beauty of your mind lies the underpinning of your purpose, it’s the place where ideas play and grow. The things we dream about

rickey r. hendon – heart of the city

 Long before he was elected senator, Rickey Hendon put on live theater productions to help raise money for politicians like Danny Davis and Ed Smith

is it morally right?

Scanning the Internet, for the most part, provides a much-needed source of entertainment and release from the strictures of this world. But every now and

Educated Fool, Sit Down

When I was a youngster my cousins and I enjoyed playing a game called “Simon Says.” The game could be played indoors or outdoors –

one strike, you’re out?

one strike, you’re out? If you’re a fan of late night television talk shows, your life has probably been affected by the ongoing writers’ strike,

new year or relive yesterday

photo by steed media service To see the snow as it falls from the sky, to see the change of seasons and wonder why. To

bearding the lion

bearding the lion photo by steed media service “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” –Helen Keller Fear is a dream killer.

peace in the valley

photo by steed media service It’s easy to be lighthearted when things are going well. It’s a bit more difficult to wear a smile in

moments of greatness

moments of greatness photo by steed media service Americans love winners. We love to fawn over celebrities. We live vicariously through the super-rich. We aspire

friendship train

photo by steed media service “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” -John 15:13 (Bible, King

painting happiness

photo by steed media service Life is all about perspective. How one views one’s place and purpose in the world is all in the mind.

the voices in our heads

photo by steed media service The breeze of one’s mind blows both cool and hot, because inside our head there warms a spot, that chills

transcendental transmutation

transcendental transmutation  photo by steed media service The black community has numerous sicknesses festering within its soul. The twin evils of ignorance and consumerism —