The Game – Part 3 of 3
Read Part 2 Here Cochran stopped by the lamplight, and peered toward what was total blackness from where Ruby half-knelt. From somewhere, he had produced a police flashlight, maybe what he had punched her with before he dragged her out of the jewelry shop. The...
Nigeria: An Experiment in Pan-Africanism – Part 4 of 4
Read Part 3 Here The theme of this three-part series is the significance of Nigeria: to Africa, to African Americans, and to the world in general. And no discussion of Nigeria’s significance can be conducted without a discussion about the political/philosophical...
The Africa-centric Worldview – Part 3 of 4
Read Part 2 Here Afro-Futurist art work by Oakland artist Joshua Mays. When I speak, or read or write about Africa, I am keenly aware that this word, which is also a place, means different things to different people. For many, it is one of the world’s seven...
My Personal Connection to Nigeria – Part 2 of 4
Read Part 1 Here Photo of a young Yoruba Nigerian boy heading to a church service with his family. In my last article, I shared a series of interesting facts and figures about Nigeria to highlight how the country is so significant at this moment in history. But, my...
Why Nigeria Is More Important Than You Think – Part 1 of 4
As an African American, Nigeria and Africa in general are important places because they represent an historic part of my identity. And as a “global citizen” who is concerned about the future of the planet, Nigeria is a significant player in the “new globalism” that is...Buy The Book
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Fascinating photo from the Germany vs. Egypt beach volleyball match at the Olympics.
THE STORM IN A BLACK WOMAN'S MIND
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Black GOP Senator Talks About Being Pulled Over By Police 7 Times In One Year
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"This is a situation that happens all across the country," Sen. Tim Scott said, "whether we want to recognize it or not."
Here's a bit of Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber.
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With all the recent stuff that has happened in society, it has really taken a toll on me mentally/emotionally. My heart is hurting and there's nothing I...