Opinion

How Do We Practice Loving the Unlovable?  

I remember as a child growing up in church, we were taught the importance of loving others and loving your neighbor as yourself. 1 Corinthians 16:14 tells us to do everything in love, but how do we practice loving people who seem unlovable?  

Black On Black Love

People should not do good to be seen, but should be seen doing good.

Slay Ur Dragon Continued 

Have you identified your “dragon?” Let’s assume that your dragon is fear. This puts you in a broad category shared by much of humanity at some point. It’s rational to feel fear when facing a threat and wanting to protect yourself or others. Sometimes, fear even overlaps with expressions of faith. 

No, They Can’t Take That Away from Me 

Each day when I rise and open my eyes, I am amazed by all the rollbacks the current administration continues to make. Bit by bit, they are trying to strip away our history and the various accomplishments African Americans have contributed not only to our country but to the world.  

Lucille Clifton: Whole and Holy in the Season of Herself 

Lucille Clifton (June 27, 1936 – February 13, 2010) came to the African American Cultural Center (Us), a central and centered place for honoring, exploring and understanding people and things African, and so she entered, not as stranger, but as a welcomed goodness, a poet of clear vision, singing and celebrating herself and our people in insightful, uplifting and wonderful ways.  

Equity, Empowerment and Action: Combating STI’s In Our Communities 

Let’s talk about something real. In our community, sexual health is about love, respect and trust, not just health. However, all too often, Black men and women are navigating relationships where their health takes a back seat to the expectations or desires of their partners. 

Tax Relief is Available for Wildfires, Natural Disasters

I want to express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in these devastating wildfires, and to those who have lost their homes and livelihoods. The scale of this disaster is truly heartbreaking, and my thoughts are with every resident affected by these tragic events.

How Far Will This Go? 

I don’t even know where to begin. In just a few weeks, our federal government seems to have been turned upside down. Immediately after being sworn in, former President Trump began making changes to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from government departments. Many corporations have followed suit. 

This Devil is Trying to Kill Us 

Last week the devil, America’s Felon and Chief, took the first low key steps to kill and eliminate Black people in this country.  This is not to say that he’s not going to go after other cultures, I can only speak for myself.  I can hear many of you now, “Ok Tony now you’re taking it too far now, and where is the evidence of that.”  Well, let me give you some.