Local News

We should recognize the contribution of  Black Colleges during Black Music Month

What goes unrecognized often is how Black colleges furthered the musical experience of America.  During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s Black college campuses were the musical hubs of Black music.  Without the access to the large venues that white musicians enjoyed there were basically only two options.  The first option was to play the “Chitlin’ Circuit,” which was a string of small clubs owned by Blacks. Some were graduated barns that might be leaky if it was raining outside.  There were limited amenities, but during the time where there weren’t many options, some of the top acts would frequent these venues as they were the social center of Black music culture. […]

Opinions

Weaponization v.  Prosecution

   America’s government, since its  founding on July 4, 1776, has accumulated a legacy of using its laws as  weaponization tactics to harm, kill and enslave Indigenous and Black people. Thus, ensued the belief by this government  that white people were superior and thereby had the right to eradicate Indians using cultural genocide. The Supreme Court in 1857 ruled that Black people were  not citizens and slavery continued from 1619 thru 1865. […]

Health

Vets Using Cannabis Aren’t At Risk of Losing VA Benefits

     While being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several years ago, U.S. Army and Iraq War veteran William Davis realized he had become hooked on the opioid pain medication hydrocodone. Seeking to break his dependency on the legal yet highly addictive drug, Davis turned to marijuana as an alternative pain relief solution, despite its illegality in Louisiana.  […]

Sports

Nunnie on the Sideline

      Speculation about the Heat’s interest in former Florida Gator and present Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal was slightly exaggerated. The Phoenix Suns apparently had the draft picks and veteran players like Chris Paul to consummate a deal which satisfied the needs of both organizations. According to ESPN the Heat has turned their attention to shooting guard Damon Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers. The Heat brass, led by Pat Riley, should never be doubted or underestimated. […]

Sports

William James “ Billy” Nicks

Our HBCU icon this week is Coach Billy Nicks, a Morris Brown College graduate who returned to his alma mater commencing a legendary career which lasted several decades from 1930-1965. Researching icons like Coach Nicks was eye opening for Coach Redmond and me since we were both nearing early college years or just graduating from high school when he ended his illustrious career. […]