There’s a song played on the radio titled “Can’t Raise A Man” by K. Michelle. In the song, K. Michelle counsels a woman about her relationship. The lyrics detail a relationship that is headed anywhere other than happily ever after. In fact, the song describes a theme that is all too common when it comes to Black men - -There aren’t enough good Black men. Oh Where Oh Were Have … [Read more...]
A Divine Recipe to Live Longer and Wealthier as a Family
Most people have heard the statement “The family that prays together stays together”. A phrase which infers the importance and power of spirituality to a family. Yet there is another expression that families should add to their expression catalog – The family who keeps their bodies’ tight gets to spend many more nights. “The family who keeps their bodies’ tight gets to … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Learn Something New and Improve Your Life In 2014
Now that we have stuffed ourselves like the furry toy animals gifted to children during Christmas and have shopped until our credit scores dropped like the winter temperatures, maybe now I can get your attention when I say “Tis the Season”. For the record, you might want to note that when I say “Tis the Season” I do so without including words like “ho ho ho”, “he went to Jared” … [Read more...]
5 Goals Every Black Family Must Set for the New Year
This past week I have had the honor and privilege of traveling to California with my son and visiting some of the best Universities in the world. I call our father-son time together, the California Dreaming by Plane, Train and Automobile Tour. As proud and excited that I am to be the father of a son who has the academic and extracurricular background to make him a qualified … [Read more...]
3 Aspects of Nelson Mandela’s Life That All Men Should Follow
On Thursday, December 5, 2013, the world learned about the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Any attempt – by me – to extol the virtues and accomplishments of this great man would be a disservice to him and his memory. I am simply not qualified to tell his life story accurately nor adequately. Nonetheless, I would like to share my perspective about a three things about … [Read more...]
The One Word That Can Destroy All Families
There is one word that can destroy all families and that word is content. C-O-N-T-E-N-T! Content as in comfortable or relaxed. Being content is our Community's fundamental flaw. One achievement and we believe we have arrived. One set back and we are no longer willing to make an effort. Whether it’s people, money or jobs we have a tendency to forget good or bad it is just one … [Read more...]