The light skin vs. dark skin issue within the Black community goes way back in history. This inner cultural divide that still exists has marked many Black women and men, boys and girls, with low self-esteem, self-hatred and envy—all based on the tone and shade of Black they possess. It affects romantic relationships, employment, family dynamics and fashion. Whether we …
Jonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who lives his life on purpose! Born in South Africa under the shadow of apartheid, and raised in poverty, Butler was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio and appear on national television. Though his musical abilities would take him away from the world he grew up in, Jonathan …
Racism in America. As part of a continuing conversation on race, News 5 Cleveland recently aired a special that digs into this issue that’s undeniably in the face of all of us. As part of the special, I had the opportunity to sit down with four white adults — Scott, Jonathan, Alexis and Miriam — who committed to having an …
Music is a universal language. Its melody and lyrics have always been a source of hope, comfort, peace, healing, happiness and inspiration. It’s also used to bring messages that illustrate injustice, the need for change and the importance of standing together when the world is falling apart. Joining Danita is Kirk Whalum, a Grammy-winning saxophonist who talks about the role …
This blog entry will hopefully encourage those of you who are single and desire to be married. Being single is not a bad thing. Yes, it can feel lonely at times and you may wonder if you’re ever going to meet Mr. or Miss Right. But the truth of the matter is, you just have to wait it out. The …
It took me a long time to really grasp the fact that I can share everything with God. That prayer was an intimate time between me and the One who created me. The one who knows me better than I know myself. It took me a long time to feel comfortable with baring my soul to the savior of my …
I thought this would be the appropriate title for my first blog because I realize many of you have no clue as to who I am. This is not going to be paragraphs explaining my educational and professional background; you can read my bio for that information. This is a space where I will share what isn’t always apparent to …