For the most part, we're all good people at heart. But because of our ever-changing society, our natural inclination to help others has been stifled. For instance, due to advancements in digital communication, many of us miss the opportunities to connect to one another in person. And because we're not having as much people-to-people interactions, we're missing the … [Read more...]
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Star is Bringing Black History to Life for Kids
We all remember our homegirl Hilary Banks from "The FreshPrince of Bel-Air." What many people do not know is that Karyn Parsons, the actress who played Hilary Banks, is far from the ditzy girl who spent money like it grew on trees. Karyn Parsons actually founded a nonprofit organization called Sweet Blackberry, which is dedicated to bringing little known stories about our … [Read more...]
Collection of Essays Looks to Change Views On Black Fatherhood
Twenty writers came together to share their experiences and stories on fatherhood in an anthology titled, Bet on Black; African-American Woman Celebrate Fatherhood in the Age of Barack Obama to help break the image of absent black fathers. The independently published book, featuring authors such as Karen Good Marable and Yannick Rice Lamb, is set to release on Amazon on … [Read more...]