All Lies
byEdward and Natalie met through a mutual friend while attending a graduation celebration. They dated for two years and have been married for 13 years….
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Do You Smell Gas?
byAfter a natural gas pipeline leak in 2008, residents in predominantly black Eight Mile, Alabama, sense strong residual orders, worry about the water, and…
Truth Behind Confederate Symbolism
byIn commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the murder of nine worshippers at Emmanuel A.M.E. church in Charleston, S.C., hundreds marched from nearby Marion…
Free State Of Jones: Movement Behind The Movie
byStory of a radical, racial coming together opens as Americans pessimistic regarding race. If box office sales are the measure of a movie’s success, “Free…
Police Shootings: We’re All Calling For Back-Up
byReady to do something constructive? My complexion resembles that of Mike Brown, Freddie Gray, Alton Sterling, and Philando Castile. To a police officer who does…
All-Around Champ, Muhammed Ali
byHow the once polarizing boxing champion became a transcendent icon of harmony. Bill Cosby was one of the most popular comedians in the nation, but…
Bible Meets Broadway
byLancaster, Pennsylvania is far removed from New York City, not only culturally but also geographically, yet throughout the year faith-based tourists and lovers of musicals…
Say It Ain’t So, Bill
byAmid developments involving Bill Cosby’s alleged sexual misconduct and assaults, former admirers of “America’s Dad” have to reconcile with the truth, but which truth? The…
Currency: Why The Principle Behind The Harriet Tubman Bill Must Catch On
byThe inspiration, courage, and selflessness which lead to heroic achievements are not limited or exemplified by racial constraints or lineage. Most of us have…
Prince Part 2: Subtle Heart Indicators
byThe late rock star was spiritually conflicted about his legacy. That authenticity drew some unlikely fans. Speculation about how Prince died has gotten so intense…