Family, one of the biggest myths being pushed today is that Black unity ended after the 1995 Million Man March. That’s only true if you’ve been watching from a distance. If you’ve been in the streets, in the schools, in the neighborhoods, in the churches, mosques, rec centers, and community rooms, you know the truth. Unity didn’t disappear. It went to work. Since 1995, our people have continued to organize, mobilize, and build. The Million Woman March in 1997 showed the stren

As men, especially as we get older, we have to start taking our health seriously— much more seriously than we did in our younger years . Once we reach our 40s and 50s, our bodies don’t bounce back the way they did in our early 20s. What we ignore now can cost us later. At this stage of life, change can’t be accidental—it has to be deliberate, consistent, and intentional. This message is especially for brothers around the 50-and-up range. This is not the time to play around wi

Before we talk about change, let’s start with gratitude. We should be thankful for the body God gave us. Nothing about self-improvement starts with self-hate. Loving ourselves means appreciating where we are right now, while also recognizing that any improvements we want to make are in our hands. The truth is, how we treat our bodies is exactly the result we get back. Our energy, our strength, our health—none of it is accidental. And while life happens, it’s still up to us to

Peace and blessings, family. December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa . It is essential that we take a moment to truly understand what this celebration represents. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are not just abstract ideas or seasonal slogans—they are a blueprint for life. When we examine these principles honestly, they align powerfully with the teachings of Christ that many of us profess to follow. This is not a contradiction; it is a connection. The Father of Kwanzaa,

Family, as we gather during this holiday season—sharing meals, laughter, gifts, and moments of togetherness—I want us to pause, not to take away from the joy, but to ground it in truth. This season is meant to remind us of Jesus, not just His birth, but His character and His teachings. And we have to ask ourselves honestly, in love and not in judgment: are we really living in a way that reflects what He taught? While many of us are surrounded by family, there are families rig

Peace family, This is a conversation I want to have with the family—honest, loving, and necessary. Here’s a serious question we must sit with: Can the ancestors who fought, bled, and died during slavery, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights Movement charge today’s Black community with selling out? It’s uncomfortable, but it’s a question rooted in love for our people and respect for the sacrifices made on our behalf. When we look at history, we see something powerful. After the abo

Peace family, This newsletter is about contrast. A sharp, uncomfortable, but necessary contrast that many of us have lived long enough to witness with our own eyes. Once upon a time, hip hop was not just music. It was movement. It was rebellion with purpose. It was education wrapped in rhythm. Groups like Poor Righteous Teachers, X-Clan, Public Enemy, Brand Nubian, and voices like KRS-One weren’t just entertaining us, they were challenging us. They spoke about self-respect, p

Peace and blessings, family. We wanted to take a moment to talk to you the same way we would if we were all sitting together, checking in on one another. This message comes from a place of care, love, and honesty. No judgment. No shaming. Just real talk with people we genuinely want to see healthy, strong, and thriving. If we’re being honest, many of us struggle with exercising once the heat comes. Extra weight, low energy, joint pain, or breathing challenges can make hot wea

We’ve all seen it before. Gluten is everywhere. It’s in flour, wheat, cereal, pasta, crackers, and especially bread. It’s so common that most of us don’t even think twice about it. We grab what’s convenient, what tastes good, and keep moving. But more and more people are starting to pause and ask a real question: Why don’t I feel right after I eat certain foods? That question often leads right back to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. In food, it’s

Peace family, Let’s talk for a minute — not like analysts breaking down soundbites, but like friends checking in with each other after hearing the President’s address. Whenever a president speaks, especially in moments that feel heavy with direction and authority, it’s worth pausing and asking what’s really being said, and just as importantly, what history tells us usually follows. For many in the Black community, presidential addresses are never just speeches. They land on a

During his 2024 Saviours’ Day Address, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan delivered a clear warning to the public: “Don’t take the vaccine!” Looking back, many are now asking, was that caution justified? The important point is that someone was speaking up for the people, especially at a time when many of us didn’t have the full picture or the ability to question what we were being told. Minister Farrakhan’s message aligns with concerns that have emerged regarding the COVI

Baltimore is definitely representing, and despite all the negative headlines that often overshadow the good in our city, today we’re choosing to uplift what’s positive, what’s growing, and what’s truly inspiring. I recently had the honor of speaking with Brother Andrew Muhammad of Muhammad Mosque No. 6, a man deeply rooted in service. He is one of the founders of Baltimore Brothers Inc., an organization built on the powerful slogan: “We all we need because we all we got.” Th

Artwork Kyle Green This piece is dedicated to my father, Leon, and my uncle, Leo—two men who helped make the Twin Luncheonette one of the true staples of Corona, Queens. They owned a soul food restaurant, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Leon (L) and Leo (R) Back in the 1980s, when my father first told us he was opening a place of his own, the excitement in his voice made us believe we were stepping into something special. And he wasn’t just opening any restaurant—he

Sometimes a story comes along that reminds you what real community work looks like, and you can’t help but want to sit down with a friend and say, “Family… you need to hear this.” That’s exactly the feeling surrounding the rise of BWF Trade School in Dallas, Texas, a school founded by two entrepreneurs who have not just talked about “doing for self”—they’ve lived it. If you don’t already know Brother Ben X, you’re about to understand why so many admire him. For years, he has

Sometimes the most powerful stories in our community aren’t the ones told on big stages or documented in shiny headlines. They’re the ones shared among friends, in living rooms, on stoops, or during quiet moments when you can feel the sincerity behind every word. This is one of those stories — a story about Brother Frank Muhammad, CEO of First Fruit, and the work he continues to pour into the young men of Potomac Gardens in Washington, D.C. If you’ve ever met Brother Frank, y

There is something the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan once said that has lived in my heart for years: “When a man is down, don’t laugh—learn.” As I watched the new Netflix documentary executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson about Sean “Diddy” Combs, that teaching returned to my spirit. The documentary exposes troubling allegations—domestic violence, abusive behavior, and testimonies from those who say they were harmed by Brother Sean Combs. We all remember the famo

Let’s talk honestly about the responsibility of journalism and the power of media, because the influence it has on society is undeniable. Throughout history, the media has always tested the waters of sensationalism. Headlines were often designed to shock rather than to inform. In a perfect world, journalism would stand on truth, integrity, and investigation; it would be a place where real stories are pursued with care, patience, and a commitment to accuracy. But today, more t

Every generation is gifted with voices that rise above the noise—voices that challenge us to think bigger, walk straighter, and build stronger. In our era, one of those voices has been Brother Ice Cube. Long before it became fashionable for celebrities to talk about “economic empowerment,” he laid out a clear, organized blueprint for Black advancement through his Contract with Black America . For years, that plan sat on the shelf, not because it lacked value, but because our

There’s nothing wrong with therapy—it can be incredibly healing and help people work through challenges in their lives. But the truth is, everyone receives therapy differently, and what works for one person may not work for another. That’s why it’s so important to approach these conversations with care and understanding. Men, in particular, don’t always benefit from therapy in the same ways women might, and many carry burdens quietly, without a place to process them openly. T

Today we wanted to talk with you all about the father–daughter relationship, because in the times we’re living in, it really matters. With the internet, social media, and all these outside influences, our daughters are seeing and hearing things earlier than ever. And while every child needs their father, today we’re putting a spotlight on daughters for a very real reason. When a daughter grows up without her father’s presence, she often ends up learning certain life lessons t