Coping with America’s Systemic Failure to Co...

OPINION ~ by Eubie Drew ~ It is now clear that unless half our ruling class reverses itself within a month, the US is on an inevitable march to infec... READ MORE

Just How Divested are You?

Trigger warning: If you are a fan of Kobe Bryant, Terry Crews, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Nelly, or defending black men in general, maybe sit this ... READ MORE

A Divested Woman’s Perspective on the Deaths of ...

On Sunday, January 26th, Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, died with 7 others in a helicopter crash on their way to a basketball event. Most peopl... READ MORE

Obesity Wins Again. My Half-Sister Is Dying.

People often wonder why I cover the minefield that is black women and obesity. It stems from experience, watching my mother and half-sister eat, and e... READ MORE

RIP Maya Angelou: A Phenomenal Woman Has Left the ...

Famed poet, activist, and author Maya Angelou has died at the age of 86. We send her family, friends and the literary community our heartfelt condolen... READ MORE

Such a Shame; Such a Waste…Philip Seymour Ho...

Do you ever notice that the most brilliant amongst us are often slaves to their own internal torment? I was shocked to hear that Philip Seymour Hoffma... READ MORE

Come Hither: Moving On After a Loss (A Very Final ...

I'm not crazy and it wasn't a hopeful presumption on my part or a case of mistaken identity. Puffy was running back up the block towards me; he gra... READ MORE

Come Hither: Moving On After a Loss (Pt 1)

If you live long enough you'll realize that finding a special love is no easy feat. When we come across that man or woman that makes our days brighter... READ MORE