April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. We don't always recognize the signs that are not visible. It is imperative that we understand, and open our hearts to be able to recognize what we might otherwise miss. Let's make it personal.

For generations, African Americans have fought for equality and justice. Changes often come with every new generation, as well as new challenges. If we expect change to occur for the better, we must begin from within the community.

Feeding Your Spirit. How hard is it to hold onto your faith when you are facing heartache and pain?

Before you begin to celebrate women you have never had the opportunity to meet, but have idolized from afar; remember those women that are in your life. That, have raised you, nurtured you, and provided for you. Give them their honor now.

There has been a longstanding war when it comes to color. This “war” is not only within the African-American community, but it reaches far and wide across continents. It is creating self-hate and self-loathing in so deeply rooted, that even children as young as four are affected.

There has been much debate concerning the status of Black women and how we are viewed and portrayed. Recent conversations have ranged from the status of reality TV, pop culture, music, television shows, and the negative way in which Black women are being portrayed.

Turn your home into a spa getaway for Valentine's Day. Great tips and recipes for making Valentine's Day special for you and your loved one.

Young African-Americans have been severely limited in their understanding and knowledge of their past. It is upon the shoulders of those who know and understand the past that we do what is necessary to inform and teach this generation; so they, too, can know who they are and where they are going.

Here is a delightful and easy recipe for chicken soup. With the weather we are having, and the Flu epidemic we're experiencing, this is the perfect soup to help what ails you!

Which of us are willing to do what it takes to produce the kind of leadership that leaves behind a legacy worthy of its laborer? To, produce the kind of change that will affect our people for generations to come? In order for this to be possible, we must find the balance in our lives.