This February 21, 2025, marks the 60th Anniversary of the assassination and martyrdom of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, Nana Min. Malcolm X, noble and never-tiring witness to the world for us and the shared sacred cause of freedom, justice and inclusive good in the world.
For those of you that don’t know what three-card monte is, it’s one of the oldest scams in the book. While guess what. The con game that started out as a street hostile to swindle people out of their money has found its way to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC.
Fear vs. Faith: Fear can be bold and convincing. If commas and periods are not put in place over fear, it can take over your whole life. Let’s conquer this “dragon!”
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?
The theme for this Black History Month is “African Americans and Labor” and it immediately raises and requires remembrance and reflection on the long and lesson-filled history of our ethical and social concerns with the dignity and demands of work and workers.
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, especially after losing someone close. When I lost my mother, Nita, I sought peace and balance. Surprisingly, I found solace in the soil. Digging my hands into the earth and spending hours in my garden wasn’t just a distraction—it became a path to healing.
The road to safer streets parallels the path toward greater economic equity.
People should not do good to be seen, but should be seen doing good.
As we gather to celebrate Black History Month, let us remember that Black history is also American history and world history. It must be preserved and honored at all costs.
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.
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 (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.
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.
Think about it. What is troubling you? What keeps you awake at night? Who or what is annoying you? Can you plan your day? Is a family member or friend sick? Is there a prolonged problem you need to solve?