The Weight of Fallacies Sculpture What a blessing it is to see a boy become a man.  My little brother Leon is a highly successful artist and entrepreneur who exudes confidence.  His latest sculpture, The Weight of Fallacies, stands more than 15 feet tall and is prominently featured inside the Charlotte Street Foundation Gallery in Kansas … Continue reading A Brother’s Journey By Lafelda Jones

Lift Every voice and sing, till Earth and Heaven ring Ring with the harmonies of Liberty Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us Sing a song full of the hope that … Continue reading THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES… Can We Talk By Sherry Cannon

I want to give my condolences to the Allen family for the loss of their mother. Elise Ford Allen was my mother-in-law, and she always treated me like a son. She was the central figure to the family, a gracious lady, and supportive to those in need. She was well-loved by many, and I, for … Continue reading The Audacity Of The Uninformed By Mark Hollis

Rev. Tony Pierce “I can’t believe my life was saved by solar,” said Candice Byrd. The YEARS Project (theyearsproject.org), a video production group out of New York City, owned by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Titanic Movie Producer James Cameron, contacted Illinois People’s Action’s (IPA) earlier this year to make a documentary about the green-energy work of … Continue reading From Poverty To Prosperity By Rev. Tony Pierce

Welcome the harvest season and this writer’s favorite time to entertain loved ones and friends. Indeed the season is bursting at the seams with a veritable smorgasbord of delightful garden delicacies available for everyone to enjoy. The chance is at hand to create meals for others with a loving heart, and there’s not a moment … Continue reading Tasty Garden Goodness A Harvest Full of Memories and New Traditions Why Greens Are Still the Best By Candy Webb

Tis the season for volunteerism. This month, I am featuring three local organizations that are seeking volunteers. These are perfect opportunities for you and your children to give back. Volunteerism teaches many life lessons: humility, gratefulness, and kindness to name a few, and also allows you to limit screen time and spend quality time together … Continue reading Volunteerism: Tis the Season By Dr. Latasha Schraeder

I could not wait to get my first COVID shot! Why? Because I want to be safe! I want to be alive! I want to enjoy my life! COVID is killing people in my neighborhood and family. I feel sorry about all of the people I have lost. But I am not going to join them. … Continue reading Please Get Vaccinated! I Did! By Jordan-Amman I. West-Williams