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The Heart Is an Infinite Place
This prose is dedicated to mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and great-great-grandmothers whose love for their offspring has no bounds.
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I Hear Rain
Rain is common in some parts of the world but can evoke mixed emotions.This poem examines some of them.
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Ladybug on My window
What does a ladybug think a window is as they crawl on its surface and behold all of the wonders on the other side of it?
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Drifting Aside to Clear the Path
This poem signifies that with the fading of winter, spring comes with joy and great anticipation while summer seems to suddenly appear and later drifts into fall.
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A Love Letter to Travel Treasures
Traveling can yield treasures to write about, love, and share. Here is my experience at Midway Airport via a Southwest Airlines flight from Memphis to Chicago and how I rated my taste of The Windy City.
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Edible Oils: The Pros and Cons
Edible oils contribute to healthy fat in our diet, enhance our food, and are delicious. But what do doctors say about these oils? Here are the pros and cons of six edible oils and a few words about what doctors say concerning them.
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Crunchy and Tasty Nuts and Seeds to Eat!
Learn about crunchy, tasty snacks that are fun to munch and good for your heart. Nuts and seeds are some of the healthiest treats that you can eat.
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11 Herbal Teas That Support Healing
An alkaline body helps improve health and ward off disease. Here are 11 herbal teas, also known as tisanes, that help alkalize your body and support healing.
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Water and Life: 11 Benefits of H2O
Water contributes to the simple and the miraculous. Consuming and using water causes beautiful things to happen. Here are eleven of the many benefits of water.
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Dr. Sebi’s Niece and Her Proven Cures
Alfredo Darrington Bowman, "Dr. Sebi," was a world-renowned herbalist and dietitian. Robert Odell, Jr. had a sit-down with Dr. Sebi's niece, Emily Eden. Ms. Eden inherited the formulas of her uncle's proven healing remedies that defeated serious diseases and inflammation in the body.
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Hanukkah and Kwanzaa: Do Black People Celebrate Both?
In the 1970s, many blacks in North America began celebrating both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Is Hanukkah the same as Kwanzaa? Find out here.
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11 Christian Holidays That Depend on the Calculation of Easter
Often falling around the same time as the Jewish Passover, the day to celebrate Easter is determined very uniquely.
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Saint Patrick's Film-Worthy History
Was St. Patrick really Irish? Saint Patrick's Day has been celebrated in many countries around the world. The real-life history of St. Patrick is fascinating and contains the stuff that makes a good movie.
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9 Ways to Deal With Mistakes
They can hamper production, damage attitudes, and ruin a good day. However, there is hope. Here are nine ways to deal with mistakes.
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WDIA and the Birth of Black Radio Programming
In October 1948, WDIA in Memphis, Tennessee, established itself as the first radio station in the United States programming exclusively for a Black audience.
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WOOPS: Marvelous Things Can Happen
More than just a sudden remark, WOOPS is an acronym for a strategy that can cause marvelous things to come your way. You will not be dismayed by the results, you will be surprised at how well it works, and you won't have to apologize for using it.
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What Are Chrismon Ornaments? 24 Ornaments and Their Meanings
More than just ordinary Christmas decorations, Chrismons are white and gold ornaments crafted to resemble ancient religious symbols. This article discusses 24 Chrismon ornaments and examines their meanings.
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Pinot Noir Facts, Tasting Notes, and Health Benefits
Red wine has many benefits. With higher concentrations of antioxidants than other reds, pinot noir is the most beneficial of them all. Here's what you need to know.
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Apple Cider Vs. Unfiltered Apple Juice: Which Is Better?
Let's take a head-to-head look at unfiltered apple juice vs. apple cider. Which do you prefer? Examine taste, health benefits, calories, and sugar content.
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5 Foods You Should Never Put in the Fridge
Many foods stay fresher and taste better when stored outside of your refrigerator. Here are five foods that prefer being out of the fridge.
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George Hunt: The Picasso of Memphis
George Hunt was one of the most prominent artists fostered in the South. He was heavily influenced by Pablo Picasso. Learn more about his life and legacy in this article.
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The Amazing Truth about Joshua’s Long Day
20th-century science inherited "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." According to Joshua 10:12-14 of the Holy Bible, the prayer of a mere mortal caused the sun and moon to stay in place. Could science prove such an event to be true?
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Names and the Nature of God
Names have specific meanings and purposes. Here is a discussion about names, along with seventeen titles that describe the Divine Nature of Almighty God and tell why His name is referred to as a "strong tower."
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4 Things That Make Your Life Better
While we are here, there are four things we can do to make our existence better, healthier, and more enjoyable. Here is what experts say about sleep, diet, exercise, and staying calm.
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Urban Legends: True and Real
Urban legends are circulated orally and remain mostly unchanged after being passed down from generation to generation. Here are two of my family's real, verifiable, mysterious, and fun to share urban legends.
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The Curse of Canaan: Four Theories
There are many explanations for Noah's anger when he cursed Canaan. Most of the opinions come from four, foul, fundamental theories.
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The Hidden Meaning of "In the Beginning"?
Like me and everyone else, the Bible says that the earth and the heavens above had a beginning. The first words of the Holy Scriptures tell how everything got started. When examined through the ancient Hebrew language, “In the beginning...” becomes very in-depth and reveals more than expected.
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As Fate Would Have It
Fate refers to uncontrollable events. Many believe that a supernatural power determines those events. "As fate would have it," is a term often used to describe life events.
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Child’s Play: Is There More To It?
The research of Antoinette Taylor and Angela Searcy, educational consultants in Illinois, shows that play-based learning is one of the best gifts we can offer our children.
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Thoughts of an A.I. Ambassador
Do extremely intelligent androids think they have a soul? An A.I. Ambassador named Sophia may have the answer.
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Jacob Saw More Than a Ladder
Jacob, a founding patriarch of the Jewish faith, had many character flaws but was chosen by God for a profound purpose that was revealed in a vision of a miraculous ladder.
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The Truth About Good Germs
Dangerous germs have invaded the bodies of animals and human beings for thousands of years causing "bad" and "ugly" mayhem. Surprisingly, some germs are "good." They hang out with the gang but act as undercover helpers. Here is my wild and bold theory about the good, the bad, and the ugly microbes.
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The Memorial Day Medal of Honor Connection
In the United States, the passing decades changed the face of the American holiday called Memorial Day. Let's examine what happened to the time initially set aside for pausing, remembering, and honoring.
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Did Judas Have a Choice?
The betrayal of Judas, a trusted disciple, led to the capture, crucifixion, and death of Jesus. Many have wondered if Judas had a choice in the matter, or if predestination caused him to commit the betrayal that would forever change humanity.
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Putting First Things First
There is a multitude of places to go, things to do, and people to see. However, there are only twenty-four hours in a day. Here is an assessment of what things should be put first on our priority schedules.
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Dr. Karenga and the History and Origins of Kwanzaa
The Internet was the vehicle by which the holiday called Kwanzaa gained national and international notoriety. By the twenty-first century, the seeds of Kwanzaa had been sown across North America and had germinated in Africa and Europe.
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An Examination of Trust
Trust signifies a firm belief in the ability, truth, strength, or reliability of someone or something. Here is an examination of trust.
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How to Talk With the Big Boss
Prayer is an awe-inspiring conversation between a human being and his most profound parent. Here is an excellent way to talk with the Big Boss, Father, and Head of It All.
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How to Conserve, Protect, Heal, and Purify Your Mind
"A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Here is a way to conserve, protect, heal, purify, and keep from wasting your mind.
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Why Neo Is "the One" in the Matrix Movies
The majority of people who see the "Matrix" movies believe Neo is "The One." However, some theorists doubt this. Here is undeniable proof that Neo is "The One."
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The Amazing Growth of the LGBT Initials
Unlike most initialisms, LGBT is growing and reaches far beyond four letters. Here is an in-depth analysis of the meaning of the letters LGBT.
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7 Reasons to Know Your Ancestry
Who you are is locked behind the doors of your heredity. Knowing your lineage can be the essential key that unlocks those doors. Here are seven reasons to know your ancestry.
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Flat Earth: What If It Were True?
Beginning in 2009, the belief in flat Earth took on astounding momentum. Flat Earth societies grew an average of 200 people per year. Even some celebrities passionately jumped onto the flat Earth wagon. What if they were right?
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Cornelia Crenshaw: An Untiring Advocate for Justice
The barbaric and dehumanizing treatment inflicted upon African American sanitation workers by city management in 1968 is a blemish on the face of Memphis history. A woman, Mrs. Cornelia Crenshaw, initiated the cleansing of the city's countenance.
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Lessons of Discipline
Discipline has a plethora of coaches, trainers, teachers, and drill sergeants. Valuable life lessons can be gleaned from each one.
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Culture Shock Five Years After M.L. King
Growing up as a military brat, I gained invaluable life experiences from different cultures all across the earth. However, one of the greatest culture shocks that I have ever received was in Memphis, Tennessee five years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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A Teenager in Cold Water (Agua Fria)
Self-discipline, hard work, and recognizing the importance of schoolwork are traits that pay tremendous dividends for any high school student who possesses them. This is a short narrative of my dealings with those traits as a teenager.
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5 Simple Hygiene Steps That Work
Dental hygiene is an essential part of our daily routine. Here are five simple, dental hygiene steps that work.
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3 Christian Ways to Stay Happy After Christmas Has Ended
Many people become depressed after Christmas, but you can stay happy even after the celebrations have ended. Here's how.
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5 Life Lessons From Pets and Other Sundry Creatures
Earth is an educational institution with a variety of living organisms that serve as instructors. Here are five life lessons obtained by observing or interacting with pets and other sundry creatures.
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5 Ways to Stay Happy After That Special Occasion Has Ended
All good things must come to an end. Here are five ways to stay happy after that long-awaited special occasion has ended.
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5 Good Habits for a Better You
You can form habits that burn calories and reap tremendous health benefits. Here are five calorie-burning habits that can change your life for the better.
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Hoodoo, Beale Street, and the Blues
Two women called "Ma Rainey" reportedly dabbled in Hoodoo. One of them was allegedly the most popular Hoodooist on Beale Street.
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Club Handy, a Major Stop on the Chitlin' Circuit
In 1944, Andrew "Sunbeam" Mitchell and his bride, Ernestine McKinney, opened what became the famous Club Handy on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The club attracted some of the biggest names on the Chitlin' Circuit.
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The Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, and Burkle Estate
The Underground Railroad consisted of a diverse group of people (black and white abolitionists) with daring leaders, called conductors, who led American slaves to freedom. At least one station may have unloaded freight in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Beale Street, Violence, and the 1968 Sanitation Workers Strike
Beale Street, the home of the blues, was shaken by looting and violence during the 1968 sanitation workers' strike, which led to the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Ernest C. Withers, Sr., an Unsung World War 2 Hero of Memphis
Ernest C. Withers was the world-famous photographer who captured on film the unforgettable moment in history when Martin Luther King was fatally wounded. Withers served in WWII and lived in Memphis.
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LT. Col. Luke J. Weathers, Jr.: Father, Hero, and Man
Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers, Jr. lived a pioneering life as a father, hero, and one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. Learn about his groundbreaking accomplishments.
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Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr.: Facts Greater Than Fiction
Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers, Jr. was an American fighter pilot and one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen during WWII. Learn all about him here.
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PFC Sylvester Rodgers, Sr., an Unsung World War 2 Hero of Memphis
During WWII, PFC Sylvester Rodgers, Sr., was in close association with General Douglas McArthur. Like General McArthur, PFC Sylvester Rodgers, Sr., is a hero in his own right.
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The Success Strategies of Armstrong and Covey
Merging the success principles in the books of Herbert W. Armstrong and Steven R. Covey produces seven vital steps. If you take those steps, they can lead to great success.
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How Did Elvis Get His Shake and Wiggle?
Where did the Elvis wiggle come from? Like his dark black hair and vocal style, it was patterned after Black entertainers, like Ukelele Ike.
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How to Walk With Power
Carolyn Yancy, a first-rate instructor with over 20 years of experience, teaches the technique of “walking with power.”
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What Does "The Color Purple" Reveal?
Shug Avery, a character in Steven Spielberg's 1985 American drama, "The Color Purple," is the prodigal daughter moved by the gospel song, "God Is Trying To Tell You Something."
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The Memphis, Tennessee Sit-Ins
Imitating the successful model of the 1960 Nashville sit-ins, Memphis college students took the initiative to end racial injustice in their own city by staging peaceful, nonviolent sit-ins. Read on for the full history of these powerful protests.
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The Beale Street Thursday Night Switch
From the 1920s through the 1950s, on Thursday nights, droves of white patrons thronged Beale Street to see the star-studded Midnight Rambles, featuring world-famous black entertainers.
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Amateur Night on Beale Street and the Careers Launched There
One young man became "The King" and the other, "B.B. King"; both performed in front of the tough crowd at Amateur Night on Beale Street.
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The 45 r.p.m. Resurrection and the Unveiling of S.t.a.r.r. Band
Fortune Magazine noted that since the late 1980s, 45 r.p.m. vinyl record sales surged. As a result, record collectors unveiled S.T.A.R.R. Band and other “unsung” artists whose works were discovered, rediscovered, and enjoyed.
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The Man Who Dressed Elvis
Bernard Lansky was clothier to the king of rock and roll. His clothing stores have attracted a multitude of entertainers from all over the world.
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Duke Ellington, Robert R. Church, and the Beale Street Auditorium
Duke Ellington was a major figure in the history of music. His concert tours included Robert R. Church's Park and Auditorium located on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.
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John "Piano Red" Williams, the Albino of Beale Street
The legendary John "Piano Red" Williams was an African-American albino who played barrelhouse blues on Beale Street in Memphis, TN, between 1930 and 1980.
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Truancy Laws in Mississippi: Parent Responsibilities
A Mississippi state statute says that a parent or guardian of an excessively truant child can be found guilty and imprisoned for contributing to the neglect of a child.
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W.C. Handy's First Successful Blues Song
In the middle of a cigar stand in Pee Wee's Saloon in 1909, a young W.C. Handy penned his first successful blues song. The song was called "Mr. Crump Blues" and was later renamed "The Memphis Blues."
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The Two Sides of Wild Bill
Beale Street saloons sheltered and nurtured the blues, but crime and violence sometimes clamored above the music. Learn about a Memphis family man whose dark side overshadowed his kind side and brought destruction and death to Beale Street.
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Truancy Laws in Tennessee: Kids and Jail Time
A 2010 code stated that truancy was illegal in Tennessee and had consequences that included jail time. According to a 2001 Juvenile Justice Bulletin, "Truancy is an early warning sign for future problems and should not be ignored."
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One Hundred Years of Beale Street History from 1901 to 2001
The story covering one hundred years (1901-2001) of blues, jazz, and culture on historic Beale Street, "Home of the Blues," is reenacted in the docudrama Take Me Back to Beale. The film is an excellent way to learn about Beale St. History.
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The Amazing Flip That Brought Peace
Two athletes, trained, groomed, and inspired by the world-famous Beale Street Flippers, did an amazing flip that peacefully ended a conflict.