yvonne-sam

A threat to growth  in our community  It has become apparent to me that survival in the Black community, especially among the youth, depends on the importance of being...

After Mothers’ Day Now that Mothers’ Day is a celebration of the past and the encomiums have been showered on mothers, some finding favorable auditory orifices, yet some lingering...

Mother’s Day this year is entering its second century since its inception 101 years ago, yet most people have yet to find its true meaning. The women who originally...

As a race, we are again confronted with what has become an all-too-familiar atrocity — yet another unarmed Black man killed by a white police officer. Yes, you have...

Keeping Black History Alive In the true spirit of Black History month continuity, I will highlight the need for Blacks  to promote a cultural revolution, outlining the reasons why...

As any other community-minded citizen, I have questions about the way some things are being run and the changes that we can collectively make to keep improving the community....

Continuing Black History By relegating the month of February to be a month where Black history is prevalent, we are making the topic skewered. Our heritage, history and culture...

I purposely chose to write this commentary after Valentine’s Day, lest it dampen the spirit of some enthusiasts. Forgive me for not being commercially romantic, but I resist allowing...

Amidst all the increasing controversy that has arisen around whether Black History Month should even exist, especially since its celebration occurs in the shortest month of the year, here...

The fact that conditions for Blacks are in some ways worse today is damning testimony to ongoing racism, ineffective leadership…. This is a new year and we are still...