"After the Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad are Gone"
As our community has suffered the loss of prominent individuals it reminds me of the personal loss of my brother,
Life Without Black People
As we celebrate our heritage this month, I find it embarrassing how little we, as African Americans, know about our
NNPA Launches National Public Education Campaign
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, has announced the planning and implementation of a
Alabama Rubber-Stamps Trump Agenda
By Kirsten J. Barnes The Alabama Legislature got off to its second week and already they have signed into laws
Looking at Life Through the Rearview Mirror
Life is a tapestry of experiences, woven together with moments of challenge and victory. As I sit down to reflect
Rep. Teddy Reese Receives House Committee Assignments for the 2025-2026 Legislative Term
The Georgia House of Representatives' Committee on Assignments recently named State Representative Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) to serve on
Ronzell Buckner: A Living Legacy for Columbus
Lifelong Columbus resident and businessman extraordinaire Ronzell Buckner has done everything. “I always tried to do something different in my
No More Diversity and Inclusion
When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in 2023, many organizations in the public and private sector
Girls Inc. Of Columbus and Phenix-Russell Announces CEO Transition: Dr. Gail Burgos Embarks on a New Chapter in Her Professional Journey to New Opportunities
Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell, a leader in empowering young girls to be strong, smart and bold, announced
Be Careful Who You Trust...Salt and Sugar Looks the Same
Why is it that so many of us have a problem accepting the success, good fortune, or hard work of
Stay in Your Lane: Embracing Your Unique Path
In today’s fast-paced, competitive world, it's easy to feel the pressure of living up to everyone
Don't Let Them Catch You Sleeping: Stay Woke
During President Donald J. Trumps’ first term in office, he got off to a slow start. It seemed he didn’