NEWS + VIEWS

by Bryson Wilson| February 26, 2018

Growing up my grandmother would tell me, “An eagle can soar high, but it has it to come down for water eventually.” Meaning, no matter where life takes you and what you accomplish, never forget where you come from. Throughout his career, Moss Hyles Kendrix never forgot his roots and fought to uplift the Black […]

by Dane McMillan| February 21, 2018

One of the most important qualities a great communicator can have is authenticity. Being your authentic self will resonate with your audience much more than trying to fit a particular mold. When African Americans enter a new space, we often feel as though we need to assimilate into the culture that already exists. Stuart Scott […]

by Jo-ann Robertson| February 16, 2018

Want to become a better leader? Stop talking and start listening. I’ll be honest from the get-go. Listening is not my preferred option, I prefer talking. I am a person who likes to speak up, have my say, come up with solutions. Those who know me know I am a strong personality who is confident […]

by Ashanti Wright| February 13, 2018

Richmond, Virginia, my hometown, has a complicated history. As a Richmond resident, or if you’ve turned on the news within the last five years, you’d know it’s home to a few grandiose reminders of our continued struggle with racial equality. And while these unpleasant reminders may fade into the monotony of our day-to-day lives, their […]

by Shawn McBride| February 9, 2018

With the cauldron lit to officially open the XXIII Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, the three-Games long “Asian swing” of the Olympic Movement, with the 2020 Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo and 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, also commenced.

by | February 9, 2018

Live from PyeongChang, It’s… the 2018 Olympic Winter Games! When the cauldron is lit on the evening of Friday, February 9th, to officially open the XXIII Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, it will also commence the three-Games long “Asian swing” of the Olympic Movement with the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and 2022 Olympic […]