“Dad is destiny. More than virtually any other factor, a biological father’s presence in the family will determine a child’s success and happiness.”*1 In 1995 when this quote appeared in a popular news magazine, 68 percent of black children and...

We hear a lot about emotional intelligence these days. It’s defined as: ‘the ability to use and manage your emotions - your FEELINGS - in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, overcome challenges and diffuse conflict.’ This emotional strength...

Here we go again. Barely got past Christmas, then the Super Bowl and now… Red. Hearts. Everywhere. Digitized, printed, wrapped, hung and glued on the whole universe: billboards, cards, candies, candles, lingerie, jewelry, steaks, and all that our men can...

I’ve been looking at real estate. Eyeballing all sorts of houses boasting miles of rich wood flooring, grandiose fireplaces, and kitchens equipped for kings, but I’m reminded that a house is just sticks and bricks if it’s devoid of life...