Commentary

Dear lovies: As we embark upon unknown territory with the World Health Organization (WHO) recently declaring the deadly Covid-19 virus as a pandemic, I decided to dispel some myths as they were asked of me.  PLEASE follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) at: www.cdc.gov for daily updates. This virus is a…

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By Danae Reid The world is in a frenzy at the hands of the coronavirus pandemic,  and rightfully so. Countless jobs have shut down indefinitely, grocery stores have been ransacked, and people are at a loss about what to do next.  The virus — known as COVID-19 — and the restrictions mandated by local government…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Pastor Jerome Coleman and wife Rev. Kimberly Coleman Jerome Coleman presents as a calming influence and a man of deep thought at first. And while all of that is true, there are many layers to this powerful leader, who carries himself with a humility that is not always seen in today’s society. His journey…

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By Danae Reid As global warming becomes more and more of a concern, the world in general has begun working overtime to grow a “green” thumb. We’ve seen the effects of our frivolous behavior — the melting of icebergs, inconsistent weather patterns, geological alterations, animal extinction, etc. — and as of right now, the damage…

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Hello, Love Bugs! For the column this week, my questions came from two young people under the age of 30, but my hope is that my answers will be universally beneficial, no matter the age.  Sit back and enjoy. Dear Muva- Should women take a careful/cautious approach when getting to know someone they feel they…

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By Jesse Jackson TriceEdneyWire.com As the Democratic presidential primaries move onto Nevada, South Carolina and the many Super Tuesday states, candidates turn their attention to people of color, and particularly African Americans. Many candidates find their rhetoric contradicted by their record; their promises conflicting with their performances. Donald Trump now seeks to woo Black voters…

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By Danae Reid Oscar Sanders’ love for politics was instilled in him during his childhood, as was his passion for writing. The two recently merged in what has become his self-published book, “Exposing Politics: A Collection of Poetry”; a book that makes the bold statement that “land of the free” as it pertains to American…

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I must begin this piece by saying that it is not an easy one to write. You see, as you are reading these words, a 17 year-old honor student is fighting to live and is on borrowed time. His name is Juwan Adams. You may have seen him being interviewed on the local news and…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Rev. Joel Edwards, general director of the British Evangelical Alliance, speaking to the Associated Press in London in this image made March 15, 2007. The alliance, whose members are generally very conservative on moral issues, has taken a group position opposing a new law that guarantees equal treatment for gays and lesbians. But…

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Dear Muva:I have a question from my monthly millennial girls group: How did you know you were ready for marriage? Weren’t you scared or had anxiety about what ifs? How do you overcome them? From your experience, Isn’t it natural for women to be nervous about jumping the broom? Signed, Before we seal the deal…

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