Is Texas Behind in Education?
It has been said that “Texas has four of the 10 least educated cities in the country and only one of the 10 most educated cities in the U.S,” according to a recent study by WalletHub. With these statistics, is Texas falling behind when it comes to education? In this study, they analyzed and compared […]
Phi Beta Sigma Conclave Grand Orchid Ball
Elegant and exciting were a few words that best describe the energy of the Phi Beta Sigma Conclave Grand Orchid Ball. Handsome Sigma Men from far and wide were clean in their white embossed jackets accompanying their dates, who often wore beautiful shades of royal blue. The best grown and sexy entertainment was enjoyed at […]
The Ensemble Theatre’s Rolling World Premiere of Phenomenal Woman
Maya Angelou is one of the world’s most well-known poets, so it was a fantastic surprise to discover things I never knew about this extraordinary literary genius. Beautifully directed, thoughtfully choreographed, brilliantly written, and flawlessly acted, the world premiere of Phenomenal Woman did not disappoint. I felt many emotions as I enjoyed every minute of […]
Face to Face with Self
There is an ole saying among Blacks: Whites do it, so let’s do it. Consequently, all Black people understand that we have been spiritually and socially conditioned to imitate Whites. Imitation can be suicide. Whites brought Black people from Africa to a foreign land flowing with milk and honey and socially conditioned Black people to […]
Education in the Black Community
Family socialization, teaching and formal educational development, are the life blood of any racial or social group, especially in a multi-cultural democratic society. Blacks must spiritually understand that the system is not interested in Black children being proficiently educated, because the system works for the system, and we all know who controls the system. The […]
Stay Woke
Maya Angelou was right. When someone tells you who they are, believe them. In particular, believe those who endorse “anti-wokism.” Those people fear and despise you. The first recognized use of “woke” was pronounced by Marcus Garvey in 1923. “Wake up Ethiopia! Wake up Africa,” was his advice for pan-national Black people be alert and […]