Roses, chocolate hearts, teddy bears and cards full of sweet sentiments about love and tenderness. Next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, and every retail outlet since January has been awash in reminders at every turn. Darius is a young man now, more consumed with his part-time job, friends and college courses than collecting Valentine cards. His… Continue reading Love’s In Need Of Love Today: Sweet Sentiments & Hardened Hearts Don’t Mix
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Oct. 9: Missouri Back Under Fire For Cop Killing of Black Teen
A question posed by a friend: “Innocent or not, we have to ask why a Black Male always end up dead when they are in the presence of cops? Police are sworn to protect and serve, NOT coerce or kill.” “St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said that the officer fired his weapon 17 times… Continue reading Oct. 9: Missouri Back Under Fire For Cop Killing of Black Teen
Oct. 9: Family, Rev. Jackson & Blacks Questioning Treatment Of African Ebola Victim
Face it, the discrepancies are too obvious to overlook: Mr. Duncan died because he was given subpar treatment at the hospital he first visited, and by time he was diagnosed on his second trip to the hospital, it was too far gone. Hospitals will treat the uninsured but they will not give the best care,… Continue reading Oct. 9: Family, Rev. Jackson & Blacks Questioning Treatment Of African Ebola Victim