Letter From the Editor: Easter Memories
Easter has always been a special holiday in our family and I’ll always have special memories of our Easter celebrations. The festivities started on Good Friday. My mother made us … Read more
Letter from the Editor
Remembering My Grandmother Through Food
It’s funny how food can evoke such strong memories. There is a scene in the Pixar film, Ratatouille, when a grizzled food critic takes one taste of the chef’s dish … Read more
Letter From the Editor: My Faith Helped Me to Survive 2020
Can you believe we’ve finally made it to December? 2020 has been quite a year. We’ve experienced a global pandemic, racial protests, hurricanes, wildfires, and a contentious presidential election. … Read more
Movember and Men’s Health
Each year, I participate in Movember, a movement to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives. I’m passionate about improving men’s health because of my battles with stroke, hypertension, and … Read more
Letter from the Editor: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I use this platform to advocate for men’s health. I’m especially focused on diseases that adversely affect Black men such as colorectal cancer, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, lung … Read more
Letter from the Editor: Fathers Need Paid Paternity Leave
I have many roles in my life, but the one I’m most proud of is being a father. I was in the delivery room to see the birth of all … Read more
Letter from the Editor: Breaking Through the Stress and Monotony Through Service
2020 has been a challenging year, to say the least. So many things have happened and our world will never be the same. One word seems to sum up what … Read more
Letter from the Editor: COVID-19, Racial Protests, and the Inequities They Expose
The United States is a prosperous country with abundant opportunities. However, many Americans struggle to gain access to these opportunities and some people are shut out completely. COVID-19 and the … Read more
Letter from the Editor: Black Lives Matter
Watching the recent events surrounding George Floyd’s death feels like a recurring nightmare. Over and over, Black men die at the hands of police officers. Black men and women cannot … Read more
May is Stroke Awareness Month
If you look at me, you would never think that I’m a stroke survivor. In 2019, I suffered a stroke. It was totally unexpected and frightening. I’m now dedicated to spreading … Read more