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Written by Keith Owens, co-founder of Detroit Stories Quarterly You’re not supposed to go out on the Riverwalk at night which, of course, is why we...

Say What? Speaking Your Heart and Mind in a Cancel-culture Society

Faith + Family Karen Dumas - March 14, 2022

For women, the fear of being “canceled” for simply speaking up is nothing new. Apprehension in personal and professional encounters for fear of retaliation...

Get a Candid Look Into Faith, Family and Addiction in “CIGARETTE”

Faith + Family Nadira Jamerson - March 14, 2022

Singer and rapper Theory Martin X sets to premier his long-anticipated “CIGARETTE” on March 21, 2022. The music video chronicles Theory’s journey through grief,...

Bel-Air: A Look Back

Faith + Family Jasmine Graham - March 9, 2022

From 1990 to 1995, Will Smith starred in the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” the innovative, history-making, and hilarious sitcom. The plot and countless stories...

How Ex-NFL Player Lional “JellyRoll” Dalton is Giving Kidney Disease Patients a Chance at Survival

Faith + Family Billy Strawter - February 16, 2022

Kidney-related complications has been one of the leading causes of death in the United States since 2020, according to data from Centers for Disease...

5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Race

Faith + Family Shelley McIntosh - February 9, 2022

Children are naturally curious about their environment. They experience the environment through interacting with it, such as playing in the snow, walking in the...

Beat the Spread: 10 Tips to Stay Safe During the Holidays from The Old North State Medical Society

Faith + Family Erikka Yvonne - January 3, 2022

We can all agree that COVID-19 has overstayed its welcome. We’ve all been anxiously awaiting life to bounce back after the pandemic ends and...

Resilience Amidst Setbacks: How to Bounce Back After a Rough Week

Arts + Culture Erikka Yvonne - December 21, 2021

Bouncing back after a rough week is a skill we can all use. Life doesn't have to get the better of you, even when...

Certified Friendsgiving Kickback: 5 Stress-Free Ideas to Host your Friends

Arts + Culture Savannah Strawter - November 16, 2021

We’re so ecstatic to be gathering with our loved ones again this holiday season, and what better way to show our gratitude towards them...

Let The Church Say…Amen?

Faith + Family Sierra Allen - September 16, 2021

Photo by Avel Chucklanov As the granddaughter of four devout Christians, I know a thing or two about church. My brother and I lived in...

Black fathers make my motherhood a joy

Faith + Family Courtney Wise Randolph - June 18, 2021

My favorite things about the month of June are the two days set aside to honor the beautiful Black man who lives in my...

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A Pair of Atlanta Entrepreneurs Are Trying to Upend the Banking Industry for Black Americans Frustrated by an Inequitable Past

Business Billy Strawter - April 13, 2022

The relationship between banks and Black Americans has been uncomfortable pretty much through history. Beset with discrimination, lack of access, and lack of loan...