As we celebrate Black History Month, we continue to learn and grow, and understand that for each of us, Black history is everyday, and it is apart of all American History.

We can sometimes get caught up in the evaluations and opinions of others concerning who we are. At times, it can overshadow who we really are, and have a profound impact on how we see ourselves. It's time to recognize the truth about yourself...from a Divine point of view.

Many candidates have been griping that African Americans are given too many handouts, and are in need of jobs and not welfare—making it seem as if there are more African Americans receiving welfare than any other ethnic group.

As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we still have much we can learn from the man, the messenger, the Prophet, the teacher. How many of us continue to teach the next generation of what Dr. King stood for? Are we living the dream or still trying to reach it?

The informed African American voter can make a profound change this election season. Understanding the issues that are at hand, and how an elected official can either hinder or help you and your community is key to making the best voting choice. We have the power to make a profound change.

Can we be honest with one another? Can we lay our cards on the table and just shoot it straight from the hip without taking offense? Good. I was hoping you would say that. Because, I have a few things on my mind that I'd like to address when it comes to single Black mothers and their sons.

It's almost a brand new year and can be a brand new you. It's all in your hands whatever you decide to do. That's the wonderful thing about each new day. We don't actually have to wait for the New Year to start something new. Each day is a new beginning. It's just how we determine to look at it

This Christmas maybe you can give someone the gift of hope. An opportunity to celebrate the small things and steps being made, that will eventually lead to bigger steps and changes. Yes. Hope. It goes a long way.

Do miracles still happen? What if I told you that God wanted to use you as the miracle in someone's life? Miracles still happen. And this is the perfect season for all miracles.

It seems as though every time we turn on the news, that some tragedy has befallen a child. In the past week alone, there have been more reports on children that have succumb to the deadly attack of either a stranger, or worse—their own parent.