The Paper That's More Than Black and White
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 […]
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 […]
February 6, 2015 Community members gathered at the Boys and Girls Club, Saturday Jan 31st, to celebrate the 81st birthday of UMOJA publisher, Ms. Milele Chikasa Anana and to acknowledge the 25th anniversary of UMOJA Magazine. Friends and family were treated to a taco bar, music by DJ Chill and a […]
By Heymiss Progress January 23, 2015 Dear Progress: How do you handle it if your kids do not like the man you are dating? Would you stay with him or would you let him go? Dear Reader: There are many factors to consider. First and foremost take your kids concerns […]
By Rob Franklin January 16, 2015 Jose Jazz has always been recognized as a leading genre of music. But with the emergence of other genres like hip hop and electronic dance music, jazz seems to have taken a backseat. Jose James is an artist that is working very hard to bring it back […]
By Heymiss Progress January 16, 2015 Dear Progress: “I have a young friend who is pregnant, and her boyfriend hangs around for a while, then goes out and cheats on her, takes her money, has her pay his bills, etc. She said she's done with him but then he pops back into […]
By Rob Franklin January 9, 2015 2014 was a year full of huge events. The loss of nine African American lives by the hands of the police. LeBron James returned to Cleveland. The Ebola scare came and went. Dr. Dre became the first hip hop billionaire. Domestic violence and parental discipline practices made […]
By Taki S. Raton January 9, 2015 Joshua Colas NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Awesome 16-year-old seeks to become the youngest african american chess grandmaster in history. The Word Chess Organization defines a Chess Grandmaster as the highest title a chess player can attain. Once achieved, the tile is held for life. […]