Commentary

By Paul Robeson Ford  baptistnews.com At least we get an extra day this year. Thanks to Leap Year, this month that has been officially designated for celebrating Black history will extend to 29 days, instead of the usual 28. I suppose that should be some consolation to those of us who lament the compartmentalization of…

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By Danae Reid The year 1996 marks the beginning of my physical existence as I am in this universe, but I’d venture to say that my life as it is today began nearly a decade later in 2005.  I was in Mr. Sergio’s third grade class one day when my fellow classmates and I had…

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In recent years, there has been a steady increase of men and women gaining traction in life, through a series of hard earned college degrees. Many have gone all the way to the top by becoming PhD candidates, which is no small feat by any stretch of the imagination. The collection of these degrees has…

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By Lauri Umansky for The Jonesboro Sun  As moviegoers emerge from the film “Just Mercy” shaken by its depiction of capital punishment and inspired by attorney Bryan Stevenson’s heroism, we should recall Nelson Mandela’s words upon his release from 27 years of unjust imprisonment: “I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Ty Scott By Danae Reid When Philadelphia local, Ty Scott (@TheRealTyScott), met singer H.E.R and mentioned that he was a dancer and entertainer to her and her team, he had no idea that this  chance meeting would lead him to performing at the Grammys a year later. Scott shared that experience with me…

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Dear Muva: I have an issue and could use your advice. I am having a hard time reconciling my friendships interspersed with the relationship I have with my man. To put it bluntly, people who are simple acquaintances, have taken it upon themselves to send friend requests to my man, which befuddles me. What I…

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By Jack Brown TriceEdneyWire.com With the Democratic primary kicking into gear and the general election right around the corner, the stage is set for an impassioned battle of ideas and policy initiatives that could shape our country for the next decade. Fortunately, sitting lawmakers and candidates from both sides of the aisle have shown a…

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By Danae Reid Around this time every year, established members of historically Black sororities and fraternities, see an influx of eager young men and women flocking around college campuses. Even the most discreet of those interested can’t mask the glisten in their eyes or calm the pep in their step when they see a member…

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Black History month is upon us, and as we prepare for yet another year of defending just how valuable we are to this nation while continuing to give the very best we have within, allow me to shore up my people while educating the unfocused. Black people are natural born achievers. Parents welcome bright eyed…

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By Julianne Malveaux TriceEdneyWire.com Democrats started this presidential campaign season with more than 20 candidates.  Eventually, it dropped to about a dozen, with, so far, only five of those “qualified” to appear on the next debate stage.  But debate performance doesn’t seem to matter much. Both Sen. Kamala Harris and former Obama cabinet member Julian…

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