Book review of Nancy Weaver's, In Her Presence: A Husband's Dirty Secret

What is it about the Black woman? What is it that makes her who she is, and determines where she is going? Was it the women before her; her mother, grandmother, great grandmother? Who gives the Black woman her strength and character? We have a generation of daughters that need guidance...

How important the words are that we say to one another. We, as a people, have often been proud of our heritage and what we have accomplished. There are many that can see the difference in the times that we live in. Yet, there seems to be a rift in the Black community.

It used to be that the poor were the only ones getting poorer. Now, unless you are in a chosen field where the prospectus for the job market in your occupation are favorable; you may be joining the ranks of those looking for a new career, or dreading the inevitable pink slip.

There are choices in life. We are responsible for what we add to this world. Whether it is negative or positive. We have a responsibility to be aware of what is around us, and the kind of mark we leave after we are gone. This a continuing series, on the closer look at Black life...

Continuing series of articles focusing on: Education, Housing, Employment, Health, Church and Politics. Black life in America has bought with it many struggles. For many, it has been a series of choices--good and bad. Sometimes, with devastating consequences.