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Thinking About the Cultural Theme of Spectacle in Jordan Peele's 'Nope' Sep. 02, 2022

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As the second week of the 2022 fall semester is rapidly winding up for my English composition classe... Read More

Teachers 'Do It All' Despite Being Given So Little Aug. 26, 2022

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If you have watched the Emmy-nominated sitcom "Abbott Elementary," you'll get the feeling that we de... Read More

Ohio State Heisman Hopeful C.J. Stroud Has Mature Outlook for the 2022 Season Aug. 19, 2022

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"Comparison is the thief of joy." These profound words of insight were shared by Ohio State Unive... Read More

Winding Down My Summer on a Positive Note Aug. 12, 2022

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During one of our afternoon power walks, my mother and I came across a female eastern tiger swallowt... Read More

Teaching Bill Russell's Legacy to a New Generation Aug. 05, 2022

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As the accolades overflowed from current and former NBA players when Boston Celtics great Bill Russe... Read More

Though Valid, Concerns About Biden's Age Highlight Ageism in America Jul. 29, 2022

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There has been a lot of focus lately on President Joe Biden's age and whether he is physically fit a... Read More

Happy Blessed 100th Birthday, Rachel Robinson! Jul. 22, 2022

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Regal. Elegant. Stunningly beautiful. This is how I have always thought of Rachel Robinson, the wido... Read More

Giannis Antetokounmpo Biopic 'Rise' Is a Summer Inspirational Hit Jul. 15, 2022

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"Rise," one of the best summer movies this year, did not get as much attention as some of the most a... Read More

The Ongoing Battle To Teach Accurate African American History in Schools Jul. 08, 2022

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The Texas State Board of Education recently rejected a proposal to redefine the term of slavery as "... Read More

A Time for Serious Reflection in American Churches Jul. 01, 2022

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A minister of a small congregation in Manchester, Tennessee, was recently featured in a Fox News onl... Read More

A Summer of Adversity for Many Jun. 24, 2022

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The summer of 2022 is turning out to be one of great hardship for many across the nation due to the ... Read More

Keep the Faith and Persevere: A Juneteenth Reflection Jun. 17, 2022

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Juneteenth has now been a federal holiday for one year, and as celebrations are underway, I have bee... Read More

Celebrating the Message of Gospel Music During Black Music Month Jun. 10, 2022

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At the end of May, President Joe Biden issued his proclamation on Black Music Month for June. In it,... Read More

Forgiveness in the Midst of Hatred and Violence Jun. 03, 2022

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"The Bible tells us to forgive ... we're going to have to forgive the gunman because we're here." Th... Read More

Buffalo Shooting Shows That Our Nation Is in a Spiritual Warfare May. 20, 2022

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The devil is always busy. I used to hear this adage among the elders in my church when I was a lit... Read More

Some Simple Words of Wisdom for 2022 College Graduates May. 13, 2022

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Commencement season is upon us as college graduates prepare to enter the "grown folks' world" full t... Read More

Reflections on National Prayer Day May. 06, 2022

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May 5 was National Prayer Day, and judging by media headlines of this week and the end of April, hum... Read More

Saying Goodbye to 'Black-ish' Apr. 29, 2022

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ABC's award-winning sitcom "Black-ish" recently ended an impressive eight-year run on primetime tele... Read More

Remembering the Legacy of Jackie Robinson 75 Years after He Broke Baseball's Color Barrier Apr. 22, 2022

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April 15 marked 75 years since Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball during the modern er... Read More

Moving Forward From Easter, Churches Need to Regain Their Fire Apr. 15, 2022

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If you're planning on attending Easter church services in person this weekend, the pews may not be a... Read More