In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can do to help their children to become kinder and gentler—to develop a sense of caring and compassion for others. Raising kids who care isn’t a solution to violence by itself, but it’s reasonable to worry […]
Today is Veterans Day, the day we honor the end of WWI and all those who fought for freedom. Since many of us have no school or work, here are a few war films that will feel right as you lay on the couch all day. 1. Miracle St. Anna This epic film is about […]
I once worked for an Iranian woman as her personal assistant. She was strict, stubborn, and tough. In other words, she was quite evil. But she was about her business. So, for that, I respected her. Well, at least I did until she made a comment about my speech. One day while in the office […]
When it comes to saving for the future, women, African-Americans and Latinos in general had fallen behind before the recession hit. In a recent survey 54 percent of respondents reported having less than $25,000 in total savings and investments, excluding their home or workplace pension, if any. Some 27 percent said they don’t have even […]
Jefferson Thomas, who as a teenager was among nine black students to integrate a Little Rock high school in the nation’s first major battle over school segregation, has died. Official commentary states that Thomas died Sunday in Ohio of pancreatic cancer, according to a Monday statement from Carlotta Walls LaNier, who also enrolled at Central […]
Do you all recall what happened shortly after President Barack Obama was elected into office? If not, let’s press rewind this afternoon on a story that’s been addressed today. Just hours after the election results were announced, a group of three white men took it upon themselves to make a statement against the processes that […]
Meet the new editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine – Ms. Amy DuBois Barnett. Appointed to the coveted position today via reports from the Chicago Tribune, DuBois Barnett is an experienced author, creative writer and top media executive who’s previously been busy churning out great products with some familiar media gems. In the past, DuBois Barnett served […]
Wanda Sykes is not the first to keep you in stitches with her wit and skill, but this week brings news of a major first for the stand-up comic who just made the list in Out Magazine‘s fourth annual Power 50 list. The annual roundup celebrates leaders, entertainers and key faces in the LGBT community. […]
