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 Our Voices: Thinking About Name Image And Likeness Agreements, College Degrees And March Madness. March Madness made me reflect upon how things have changed in college sports. If you are a part of today’s generation, you know about... My IMessengerApril 11, 2026
Editorial FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: Empowering Charity: A New Narrative of Philanthropy By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew I have been really blessed to work in philanthropy and elated to share my experiences in my new book, Empowering... I MessengerApril 8, 2022
Editorial QUIT PLAYIN: History: Best and Worst! By Vincent L. Hall It was one of the proudest moments of my life. But, of course, all the proud moments in my life... I MessengerApril 8, 2022
Editorial THE LAST WORD: Black Women Under Attack By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Chris Rock crossed the line when he ridiculed Jada Pinkett Smith for her alopecia in his mediocre Oscar performance last... I MessengerApril 7, 2022
Editorial I WAS JUST THINKING: Developer builds lives along with homes, businesses By Norma Adams-Wade You have to get to know Kevin Brown, his family, and up-bringing to understand his motivation and way of life. The... I MessengerApril 7, 2022
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Parents, you need a time out! By Cheryl Smith I now know who the culprit is and it is Y-O-U! Now full disclosure, I didn’t just find out about you... I MessengerApril 7, 2022
Editorial CONVERSATIONS WITH MILES : Judge Provides Example of Perseverance By Miles Jaye There she sat, calm and dignified, seated across from the U.S. Senate Judicial Committee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, in full view... I MessengerApril 1, 2022
Editorial FAITHFUL UTTERANCES: Being Stuck Has Nothing to do With Luck By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew When I look over my life, I not only see what I’ve gone through, but I see God’s hand in... I MessengerApril 1, 2022
Editorial THE LAST WORD: Pay Inequity – The Past is Prologue By Dr. Julianne Malveaux March 15 was National Pay Equity Day. It’s the day when women have to work into a new year to... I MessengerApril 1, 2022
Editorial QUIT PLAYIN: And the Oscar Goes to… By Vincent L. Hall Will Smith was wrong. On a Monday, a Thursday, or a star-studded Sunday night, Willard Carroll Smith II was as... I MessengerApril 1, 2022
Editorial THE BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID: SAY WHAT YOU MEAN AND MEAN WHAT YOU SAY By Terry Allen Ketanji Brown Jackson Heard Her! I am still amazed at the great lessons our elders leave in plain sight. Lucille “Big... I MessengerMarch 31, 2022