"As we celebrate the American Heart Association’s Centennial throughout 2024, let’s recognize the profound impact this institution has had on global health and well-being. From the humble beginnings of six physicians convening at the Drake Hotel in Chicago in 1924 to today's powerhouse with more than 32-million volunteers, supporters and donors, we've helped transform what … [Read more...] about American Heart Association looks back at first 100 years, ahead to the next 100
Editorials and Opinions
The close friend
Some people believe that parents are the closest people someone can have. Other people have the notion that the person who is the closest to a person would be a sibling, or a good friend. Both of these factions are right in one sense, but wrong in another. There is someone who is closer to you than either family or friend. That someone is the voice in your head. Many people … [Read more...] about The close friend
Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?
Source: The Huston Defender.com Asked to deliver remarks about the 4th of July to residents of his hometown, Rochester, NY, Frederick Douglass didn’t mince words. On July 5, 1852, during that 76th anniversary of all things red, white and blue, Douglass made plain his answer to the question, “Should blacks celebrate America’s independence,” saying: \“What, to the … [Read more...] about Let the people be heard: Should blacks celebrate the 4th of July?
Building a “Great Society”
This is still the season when many of us are celebrating graduating seniors and cheering young people on as they chart their next steps. What kind of world will their generation create? Sixty years ago, as President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke to college students at Ohio University and the University of Michigan in May 1964, he spoke publicly for the first time about the idea of a … [Read more...] about Building a “Great Society”
Hold your head up
African Americans hold your heads up and be proud of who and what you are. There is no shame in your existence on planet Earth. African Americans have been tortured mentally, physically and spiritually for centuries. Hold your head up, African Americans, and stand tall in the fact that you are still here. I saw a teenage African American female walking with her head down. … [Read more...] about Hold your head up
Juneteenth Day and Freedom
Juneteenth Day is the celebration of the ending of slavery in the USA. In 1865, US Army troops arrived in Texas and officially announced that slaves were free by executive decree. Texas was the last of the Confederate states to grant slaves their freedom. Texas was also the first state to make Juneteenth Day an official holiday. African Americans, it is time to take freedom to … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day and Freedom
Juneteenth Day resolutions
Juneteenth Day takes place Wednesday June 19, 2024 in the USA. The ending of slavery in the USA in 1865 is celebrated in many cities around the country. In 2024 let’s add a new tradition to celebrating Juneteenth Day. African Americans should make Juneteenth Day resolutions in the same manner people do New Years resolutions. “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God almighty … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Day resolutions
Lessons for young graduates
This is the joyous time of year when families, friends, and teachers are cheering on graduates of all ages who have worked so hard and made them all so proud. I hope many of today’s high school and university graduates will wander off the beaten career path and help redefine success in our culture, asking not “How much can I get?” but “How much can I do without and share?” … [Read more...] about Lessons for young graduates
Dating Willie Lynch
There is a problem in the African American community. There is the crazed relationship dance between African American females and males. On various media platforms you have both genders complaining about the faults of the other. This embarrassing situation will go on forever unless the African American community realizes one thing. The 2024 African American is still living with … [Read more...] about Dating Willie Lynch
Appreciating teachers
May 6-10 was Teacher Appreciation Week this year, but in an era of headlines and concern about burnout and stress, I join many others who believe teachers should be applauded and deeply appreciated all year long. We know teachers are not sufficiently valued in our society if we measure their worth by money— yet after parents, teachers are probably the greatest influencers and … [Read more...] about Appreciating teachers