Editorial OUR VOICE: For Such a Time as This There are moments in history when a people must decide whether they will merely survive the storm or stand in the storm with courage,... My IMessengerMay 29, 2026
Editorial Our Voices: Netflix really is a joke I miss Dean Martin. Yes that boozy baritone from 60’s and 70’s Rat Pack fame. My IMessengerMay 23, 2026
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
Editorial FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: Jesus Understood the Assignment By Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew I was honored to be a part of a global conversation with the internationally renowned author, Laurie Beth Jones for... I MessengerOctober 23, 2022
Editorial WAKE UP AND STAY WOKE: The Right Time By Dr. E. Faye Williams As I write, we are less than 50 days from the midterm elections. I do not feel hyperbolic at... I MessengerOctober 23, 2022
Editorial QUIT PLAYIN: You Must VOTE! The overturning of Roe v. Wade was an unprecedented betrayal of women’s reproductive rights in this nation. That one should be sufficient if you... I MessengerOctober 23, 2022
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Who should be the Person of the Year for 2022? By Cheryl Smith Giving you time to identify and make a case. Who decides and what is the criteria? Looking back at previous Persons... I MessengerOctober 20, 2022
Editorial THE LAST WORD: Black Wombs Matter – See ‘Aftershock’ BY DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX Did you know that Black women are three or four times more likely to die from childbirth complications than white... I MessengerOctober 16, 2022