Dream Chasers
      A dream is a series of thoughts, images, and sensations that occur in a person's mind while asleep. However, a dream is also one's deepest desire, ambition, or vision. It is a passion we hope and pray to become reality one day. A dream chaser is a planned crewed suborbital and orbital spaecraft. On the flip side of that it's the one who follo
Mahogany Keys: The Complex Image of the African American Man.The Black Man as a Protector(2)
Interview with Dr. Will Moreland America’s #1 Leadership Life Trainer There are so many African American males who served or currently serve in the military and risk their lives for us every day, yet no one seems to acknowledge their existence. They do exist and their presence should be honored. Dr. Will Moreland is one of these men. He is a milita
Mahogany Keys: The Complex Image of the African American Man.Part 2. The Black Man's Family
There is an old Romanian saying similar to, “It is only the dead who do not return.”  Indeed, in the aftermath of tragedy and life loss there is nothing we can do for the person who is no longer with us. However, there are many things we, both as a society or individuals, could do so Trayvon Martin’s death does not become yet another American racia
Race Matters!
Now that I have your attention, let's discuss. At first glimpse one may think the title implies that race matters but it was really just the author in me who created a ploy to grab your attention. Besides, a good story, or in this case a good blog, should capture you from the start right? I am so laughing out loud right now. For the remainder of th
Mahogany Keys: The Complex Image of the African American Man.Part 1. The Black Man's Body
To Benny Special thanks to E. Joyce Moore whose help with starting this project was priceless.  Special thanks to Corey A. Burkes for inspiration, support and permission to use his work. Special thanks to my friends for trusting me and sharing their pain with me. (c) 2012 by Oana    The Black Man’s Body It started with a picture. Actually, it was m
THE NEED FOR A JUST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM by Salvatore Buttaci
The issue of healthcare in a altruistic society is a rallying cry for citizens to band together for the good of all. A society that believes in the old adage “One for all and all for one!” recognizes that healthcare across the board is imperative, not merely for some but for everyone in that society, and for some to be deprived of healthcare is to
Reminiscing On Days Past: Keeping Reading Alive in Wake of Technological Takeover
As a youth, I found no joy greater than curling up in a corner with a great book. My family would often tease that, outside of my tom boy outdoor adventures , I was permanently attached to a book at any given moment. Furthermore, when I was in reading mode, in order to capture my attention it would have to be pried from my hands or some natural dis