By Heymiss Progress March 6, 2015 Dear Torn: (Follow up to, “But He’s In Love With Me”) Last week I asked that you think about Bell Hooks’ definition of love: “love is a combination of care, knowledge, responsibility, respect and trust”. You asked should you work things out with your ex or try […]
To Africa and Back: Remembering Charlayne Hunter-Gault’s Career
By Ariele Vaccaro February 27, 2015 Charlayne Hunter-Gault Charlayne Hunter-Gault makes radio and television look easy. Some might call even her a natural. Since the 1960’s, her syrupy-sweet and silken vocals have been sliding along airwaves, carrying with them the daily news from Johannesburg, South Africa to the states. Hunter-Gault didn’t […]
Celebrate 20 Years of Freedom From Apartheid With the Musicians Who Fought Against It
By Julia Skulstad February 27, 2015 Year: 1950. Place: South Africa. Setting: Apartheid. It was a legal act that split the South African population into three classifications: white, colored or native, according to a study by The Library of Congress. In the nearly 45 years of strife, non-whites in South […]
Breaking Down Barriers for Domestic Violence Victims of Color
By Sheba McCants, Development Associate, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) February 27, 2015 Advocates Are Breaking Down Barriers for Domestic Violence Victims of Color. Four of the advocates of color at DAIS address challenges that domestic violence victims of color face – and the work they do each day to break down those barriers. […]
Milwaukee Public Art Museum: Ebony Fashion Fair Exhibition
By Jaylen Turner, 15, Pius XI High School February 20, 2015 The Legacy of Eunice Johnson: Fashion Freedom The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958 as the brainchild of Eunice Johnson of the Johnson Publishing Company. Johnson initiated the yearly fashion show with the intent of raising money for medical research. […]
But He’s In Love With Me
By Heymiss Progress February 20, 2015 Dear Progress: “Ok, so here's my story, I recently decided to take a break in my long distance relationship because he was acting really distant and there was such a sudden lack of emotion and affection on his part. For laughs, we'll call this guy Denzel. […]
Mardi Gras’ Fat Tuesday Revelry Kicks Off
February 20, 2015 Revelers play brass band music as they begin the march of the Society of Saint Anne Mardi Gras parade, on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Revelers in glitzy costumes filled the streets of New Orleans for the annual fat Tuesday bash, opening a day of partying, parades […]
Dare to be a Queen!
By Heymiss Progress February 13, 2015 Dear Progress: What if you have convinced yourself you are better alone, because in all other relationships, you’ve given too much of yourself away and have ended up hurt? Dear Find Yourself: Oh, so you’re going to allow all the times that you got […]
Signs of Segregation: The Singular Challenges Facing Black, Deaf Families
February 13, 2015 It’s no secret that the stamp of historic segregation is still seared into black and white Americans’ speech. But it did surprise readers to learn a few years ago that a group of linguists and sign language experts had published a book and DVD – “The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL” (Gallaudet […]
Mama, Love Your Life!
By Heymiss Progress February 6, 2015 Dear Progress: What are your thoughts on being a single mother and dating? Dear Mama: If you’re feeling ready to get back out there I’d say… Go out there and get it gurl! Here are 5 tips to consider: 1. Understand that it […]