The Power of Respect

The Power of Respect

This article is a precursor to Black History Month. There was once upon a time, and not so very,...

WHO’S TELLING OUR STORY?

WHO’S TELLING OUR STORY?

Here’s Black History It’s cold out there, but the barbershop was crowded. They were talking: about music, about Celine...

Money and sex and politics…

Money and sex and politics…

“It’s all about money and sex,” some of my colleagues quickly remind me whenever there’s another sex-oriented story in...

IT WAS A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS

IT WAS A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS

Goodies was also special because it was the only time of the year that we had apples, grapes, ham,...

Resolutions, Revolutions, or Illusions for 2016

Resolutions, Revolutions, or Illusions for 2016

A truly Happy New Year to all readers! Following my return from church the dawn of 2016 and in...

Bringing in the New Year

Bringing in the New Year

The Barbershop Reconvenes The barbershop was crowded. Everybody was looking fresh, upbeat, ready to start the New Year on...

PEACE ON EARTH?

PEACE ON EARTH?

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14 At this time...

Yes, Merry Christmas to the Community

Yes, Merry Christmas to the Community

Clinging half-heartedly to the age-old maxim that confession is good for the soul, let me forthwith confess that I...

Black community must set our own priority

Black community must set our own priority

Lest they Forget After reading the last edition of The Community Contact, I am left with no option but...

Santa Comes To The Ghetto

Santa Comes To The Ghetto

The barbershop was crowded and everybody was talking about Joy To The World, and saying and texting, I’ll see...