Usually, at the Jackson Residence, hearing a pair of high-pitched voices at full volume means trouble. There are two strong-willed and talkative sisters here, after all, and when it comes to speaking out or putting one another on blast, Nia … Read the rest
Too much risk, not enough profit—-those were what the naysayers told Donna and Donya Craddock when they were looking for investors to open a new African-American bookstore back in 2008. “[Dallas’] Black Images and [Ft. Worth’s] Black Bookworm closed for … Read the rest
Let’s face it: with Mother’s Day right around the corner, most moms are anticipating the joy of taking the weekend off. Whether it’s a trip to the spa or just a quiet dinner away from home, many look forward to … Read the rest
Judging from countless array of films, books and even love songs (Stevie Wonder’s “Ribbon In The Sky,” Anthony David’s “4EverMore” and even Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”), there has always been a fascination with love and marriage. The process of finding that … Read the rest
Mysteries, paranormal, historical fiction, comedy, horror or classic lit: No matter what the genre, the act of reading can inform, entertain or transport us to another time and place.
The skill set required to create meaningful plots, vivid locales and … Read the rest