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  • Raise the Roof…Again

    First he raised the roof, now he’s raising the stakes. Pastor Corey Brooks continues to work to bring awareness to the ongoing violence in Chicago’s southside. This recent holiday weekend was especially fatal for far too many. Last I wrote about Brooks, he was living on the roof of a building that his church has…

  • Movie Night

    Last weekend my daughter and I scored some much-needed alone time. Surprisingly, rather than retreat to her room, she suggested that we pop some popcorn and watch movies. You can’t imagine my joy. She quickly selected The Boy With the Striped Pajamas, having recently read a book penned during the Holocaust. Her class watched a…

  • You’re Outta Here!

    Honored last night by the legendary Apollo Theater, Lionel Richie was inducted into the Apollo Hall of Fame. It’s hard to believe that he was kicked out of the famous group, the Commodores, who have been “crying in their beer” ever since. I caught an interview not long ago as Richie promoted Tuskegee, his new smash…

  • The New Food “Pyramid”

    This article explains well why it is so difficult to affordably feed the average family healthy meals. It breaks down the interconnection of lobby dollars, food costs, subsidies and legislation. Rising health costs, overweight kids and poor nutrition will continue if we as voters and communities don’t pressure our representatives. I’m not against junk food-…