Category Archives: Family
The Re-Invention of Tiger Woods
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We can only imagine what Thanksgiving was like last year in the Tiger Woods household, which since then has shrunk from a family of four to a bachelor pad. A National Enquirer story on Woods and New York cocktail hostess … Continue reading
Schools No Place For Spankings
Did you see the video of a high school basketball coach whipping a player that went viral recently and spawned a mass of outraged viewers? Murrah High School’s Marlon Dorsey admitted to “paddling” his students — even though corporal punishment … Continue reading
Spanking Isn’t Always Wrong
My grandmother “Nana” was the dearest, sweetest, kindest and most loving woman I’ve ever known, a woman who raised her six children alone after being widowed at an early age. A fierce prayer warrior and strong woman of God, she … Continue reading
Freeing Minds To Free Hair
I’m a huge fan of natural hair styles like braids and dreads, and I’m especially fond of sisters who rock billowing Afros or kinky twists. I’ve been known to raise my fist in a black power-type salute and say “Free … Continue reading
Chore Battles
What parent hasn’t squared off with a child about completing chores? I know I’ve had my share of battles when it comes to getting my kids to clean their rooms, the bathroom, kitchen, family room or car – you name … Continue reading
The Root’s ‘Confab’
This week on “The Confab,” theRoot.com’s weekly podcast, managing editor Joel Dreyfuss, senior editor Teresa Wiltz, and contributing writer Deron Snyder discussed: “The Root 100,” and what it tells us about the positive side of black America; the peculiar racial politics of … Continue reading
If Walls Could Talk, We’d Plug Our Ears
We’re settling into our house a little more every day, and the delivery of our bedroom furniture should help the process along even further. We’ve been in it for six weeks now and the place is really feeling like home. … Continue reading
Morehouse And Its Cross-Dressing Men
Morehouse College is among our most venerable HBCUs, alma mater to prominent African Americans such as Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, Howard Thurman and Lerone Bennett Jr. The nation’s largest liberal arts college for men, “the House” has conferred … Continue reading
Our Beauty: Defined By Us, Not For Us
As the mother of two girls, it’s difficult to resist a book titled “Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter.” But I haven’t finished Vicki Courtney’s book yet, because it’s something you’re never really done with. I find myself … Continue reading
Adults-only … but SFW!
September was crazy this year, but in a good way. We moved into a house and then celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary, leaving the boxes and clutter behind for four fantabulous nights in beautiful Cancun. If you’re looking for recommendations … Continue reading
