Editorial MY TRUTH: We love Grandmothers! I’ve often said, “My grandchildren are the greatest. If I had known how great they would be, I would’ve skipped the middle men!” My IMessenger2 days ago
Editorial Our Voices: Help the Black Chambers of Commerce work for you There are a few words that have entered the common lexicon that have been gratuitously applied to individuals and organizations alike - sometimes with... My IMessengerApril 11, 2026
Editorial QUIT PLAYIN’: Anxiety? – It’s Gon Be OK! By Vincent L. Hall They keep sayin’ I should get helpBut I don’t even know what I needThey keep sayin’ speak your truthAnd at... I MessengerNovember 3, 2022
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: It’s that time of year again By Cheryl Smith Wednesday morning, I was a guest on a show talking about voting and how we can get folks to the polls.... I MessengerNovember 3, 2022
Editorial I WAS JUST THINKING: Public urged to donate to new SMU Human Rights Scholarship honoring Thomas Muhammad By Norma Adams-Wade Sometime before he joined the ancestors in August this year, the late Thomas Muhammad had said he expected his legacy to... I MessengerNovember 3, 2022
Editorial Big Mama Said: Fill our Cup First and With the Overflow Fill Others Voter Turnout is Crucial By Terry Allen Big Mama stood on her front porch and told us, “There is a secret place in the presence of God, and... I MessengerOctober 29, 2022
Editorial OUR VOICES: Some Politicians Confuse Freedom with Irresponsibility By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. As extreme weather caused floods in Kentucky, collapse of the water system in Jackson Mississippi, and the savage... I MessengerOctober 28, 2022
Editorial FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: Passing the Torch By Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew I’m so excited to witness young leaders step up and do good work in our communities. Yet, I find myself... I MessengerOctober 28, 2022
Editorial WHAT’S ON MILES’ MIND: Who Said, “Never Say Never?” By Miles Jaye Who said never say never? Who claimed it was wise to never say never? Never is a powerful term. Never precludes... I MessengerOctober 28, 2022
Editorial QUIT PLAYIN: More Democrats, Less Hershey Kisses! By Vincent L. Hall This editorial is a shameless plug for the Democratic Party. I’m not going to lie; I’m asking you to vote... I MessengerOctober 27, 2022
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Now is the Time! By Cheryl Smith When I received an email with critical voting information, I felt it was necessary to share with our readers. Although the... I MessengerOctober 27, 2022
Editorial OUR VOICES: A Question of Justice By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. In 1838, in a shameful chapter of American history, U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott forced tens of... I MessengerOctober 23, 2022