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: Right Now, Justice Looks Like Righteous Anger In Action By Froswa’ Booker-Drew This is a reprint of article I wrote published August 31, 2020 for the Baptist Standard. Right now, it’s hard for... I MessengerApril 25, 2021
Editorial Our Voices: MUHAMMAD: Tears For George Floyd By Askia Muhammad I’ve got tears for George Floyd. Salty tears for George Floyd. I’ve got tears for George Floyd, briny, grown-man tears for... I MessengerApril 24, 2021
Editorial What’s On Miles’ Mind: Black Market An Excerpt From “Life After The Village—Tales From An Ex-Village People Cop” By Miles Jaye Naïve is the first word that comes to mind when I think back on my early experiences in the music business... I MessengerApril 24, 2021
Editorial Wake Up And Stay Woke: WILLIAMS: Knock At The Door By Dr. E. Faye Williams There’s no doubt that there are faults and flaws in the American system of democracy. When I taught, my... I MessengerApril 24, 2021
Editorial My Truth: Can’t Expect Others To Love You And You Don’t Love Yourself! By Cheryl SmithPublisher Maybe it is the times we’re living in, dealing with COVID-19, social injustices, social distancing, isolation, uncertainty, pain, suffering, racism and... I MessengerApril 24, 2021
Editorial Quit Playin’: Old School…New Leaders! By Vincent L. Hall My protégé and mentee is a candidate for Dallas Council Place 8, and I am hype. This has already been... I MessengerApril 19, 2021
Editorial Faithful Utterances: Made To Be Different By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew Spring is one of my favorite seasons of the year. Despite the need for significant antihistamines, I still enjoy talking... I MessengerApril 18, 2021
Editorial Our Voices: Black Farmers Get COVID Relief They Deserve By Ben Jealous If you ever begin to doubt that elections matter, think about Black farmers. The new COVID relief law takes significant steps... I MessengerApril 18, 2021
Editorial What’s On Miles’ Mind: The Force Of Gravity By Miles Jaye Gravity is like poverty– they both work to keep you down. When you’re getting out of bed in the morning, that’s... I MessengerApril 18, 2021
Editorial I Was Just Thinking: April 15 Evokes Thoughts Of Baseball Heroes And Their Political, Social Impact By Norma Adams-Wade Sports and politics make strange bedfellows. I’ve been drawn into the debate over moving the July 13, 2021 MLB All-Star Game... I MessengerApril 18, 2021