Not so long ago – Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
America has lost two of its most endeared trailblazers over the last few weeks, Betty White and Sidney Poitier. At ages 99 and 94, respectively, we weren’t ready for their […]
Juneteenth Conversations
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is celebrated throughout the nation and as a state holiday in Michigan. This uniquely American holiday commemorates […]
Reenvisioning Justice
Today was a historic moment for our nation. Garry Brown, Tennessee District Attorney, announced that he has re-opened the investigation into the 1940 murder of whom some have identified as […]
Gratitude Leftovers – Part II
A Belated Happy Birthday to Elbert Williams
Related By Love
My son made me a mom twenty years ago, but my heart did not begin to reach its full potential until I became a stepmom.
YPSILANTI: Depot Town ushers in holiday season
A few years ago, I conducted an interview while on the assignment to cover a Christmas Tree lighting celebration recently. Here’s the Exclusive Interview that made my day: Three-year-old Judah […]
Nobody Does it Alone
I covered a story once about a program called Meals on Wheels in Ypsilanti. It was a timely reminder that nobody is as independent as they think they are. We […]
Naturally Me
A few years ago, singer India Arie penned a hit titled “I am not my hair”. My response to that? De hell. I’m not. Hair is a big issue for […]
Thankful Thursdays: Are you happy?
Originally appeared on February 20, 2013 Monday I had a rotten day. I was sick with a head cold, sorting through personal finances, everything I scheduled for the day turned […]
Thankful Thursdays: Keep Your Thank You’s Fresh
Photo courtesy of: Quadell How many times have you heard or read the words ‘thank you’ this week? Better yet, how many times a day do you say, write, or type ‘thank […]