Is gun violence in Chicago something new or a continuation from the past?   In 1960-1970 the average life expectancy of Black males was 20 years of age or younger.  These statistics still exist.  As an African- American, I would like to speak to us and for us.  In the 70's, when I graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans, LA, I had a job offer to teach in St. Louis, but stopped in Chicago on my way.  Intrigued with Chicago, I decided to stay and find a job.  Fortunate for me, there we...

Should we go to war or take care of our needs at home?  We are spending billions of dollars in other countries, yet our cities are facing bankruptcy or bankrupt like Detroit, Michigan, which is predominantly African-Americans. Where should we focus our priorities?  American citizens are losing their homes, no jobs, and health care cost rising.  No longer can we turn our attention away from the problems at home.

The crisis is escalating with the insurmountable national debt of $70 trillion, w...

I never imagine that I would be writing condolences to the family who lost their 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins from gun violence. This person that committed this heinous act has no heart, soul or fear of God.  Evil and darkness is devouring the human race, and I pray that God's light permeates the spirit of mankind.    Let us heed God's warning.  God save our children.