As a person who is on the spectrum of Autism called Asperger, I see and feel my way through my own existence. What the world is and sees is completely different then what I see and hear. Asperger’s and other called emotional disturbance-related disorders, such as Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities and...
Isabella Hanson, a 16-year old student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, launched the “I Matter” poetry and art competition in 2020 to provide a platform for youth to express their feelings on the important issues of racial justice and equality. The competition, which raises awareness and promotes dialogue, calls upon students around the world to create poetry...
Please introduce yourself to our readers My name is Carla V. Morton. I am a Birmingham native. Born and raised in Titusville and a A. H. Parker High School graduate. I currently spear head my own practice as an Attorney here in Birmingham. Did you always know you wanted to be an attorney? Yes. Since I...
In 2010, by presidential proclamation, January was declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since then, twelve presidential proclamations have followed. These proclamations not only raise the profile of the issue, but they are also snapshots of global trends and challenges, and significant U.S. anti-trafficking policy achievements. Some highlights include: • In 2012, the...
Atlanta Based Custom Apparel Designer Empowers Young Men To Excel Most people like to think that American K-12 schools, workplaces and courthouses are pillars of fairness, but statistic after statistic all point to a crisis among the young, Black men of the nation. This crisis begins in homes, stretches to K-12 educational experiences, and leads...
Rhea G. Madison James from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, is on her way to becoming a young successful author. She has already sold over 700 books, and now the 10-year-old U.S. Virgin Islander is back with another runaway adventure entitled The Runaway Avocado, after publishing her first book, The Runaway Watermelon. When asked why she decided to write...
“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” — Mr. Samuel Cornish and Mr. John B. Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. It is with that moving spirit and energy that motivated Cydny A. Neville, an English teacher from Triangle, Virginia, to launch The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine, LLC (VBLM). Having watched countless...
Davonne Reaves could have stopped at making history. After all, becoming one of the youngest African American women hotel owners in America is no small feat. But the 34-year-old tourism industry veteran just isn’t built like that. It’s in her blood to “give back” and “pay it forward.” And she’s doing just that now with...
The menstrual show, the show of clowns, the show of the black face, the show that we as Black America continue to put on for those that allow us. To share my cries for those that allow us to kill ourselves for those who see us as nothing but a Minstrel show, a clown show,...
Express Errands & Courier is one of the fastest-growing female lead companies in 2021, and their growth is not slowing down. The company currently has 11 locations and plans to expand in four metropolitan markets to include San Antonio, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Charlotte by the end of 2021. Express Errands & Courier offers same-day delivery...