Commentary

What will it take? Dear Lovies — In September 2019, Muva told you all her business and disclosed that I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In an effort to use this as a teachable moment since over 100 million of us are either pre-diabetic or a full blown owner of this disease, I decided…

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By Danae Reid The first official homecoming celebration is said to have taken place in the early 1900s, but its origin is still highly contested. The long-standing tradition gained popularity quickly at colleges and universities across the country, and has been a collegiate staple ever since.   Every year, millions of alumni look forward to returning…

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Dear Lovies — I can’t stand rodents — mice, in particular. The suburban town I lived in for a quarter of century had them everywhere, and no matter what was done to be rid of them, there was always one, running to hide somewhere. They were in schools, churches and restaurants. I will never forget…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Stephanie Ford and business partner Sonja West. By Danae Reid Black women are officially the leading demographic of entrepreneurs in the United States and everyone is talking about it! The number of businesses owned and operated by Black women throughout the country continues to increase at rapid rates and shows no signs of…

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By Danae Reid The first smartphone, the Simon Personal Communicator created by IBM, was officially released to the consumer market in 1994. And while it took some time for the smartphone to gain global traction, these devices have completely revitalized the way we communicate with one another.  Now, approximately 95% of Americans own a cellphone,…

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It occurred to me while watching several events play out in the last few weeks, that we talk entirely too much, with very little or nothing to show for it, and the results from that  lack of action are evident all around us. If one chooses to look, that is. We can sit all day…

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Dear Lovies: After observing the Sean Schellinger trial, where a young Black man was being tried on charges of manslaughter, and the ensuing fallout after the verdict was read in court, something struck me yet again, that I must address here: bad behavior from children that is left unchecked into adulthood.  There are far too…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Gretel Munday By Danae Reid Gretel Munday’s fiery red hair and piercing blue eyes showed me her personality far before she could utter a word. With a strong English accent and an exceptional talent in tow, I knew immediately that I was in the presence of someone special.  The 23-year-old actress and model…

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The first time I was in a room with Joanna Bartholomew — a fiery woman with a passion for financial freedom —  I knew I was in the presence of  someone who would inspire many to think and act smarter with the monies we’ve earned. I was soon to find out that not only was…

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By Danae Reid Whether you’re a freak for all things pumpkin spice or a lover of the impending holidays, autumn is officially here in full force. The aesthetics of the equinox are certainly worth basking in, but the weather it’s accompanied by can also be quite a burden.  Symptoms of seasonal depression are fairly common…

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