Love is Essential to Human Live, Black Love is Required for Survival
Published by African World, Summer Edition, 2023 In 1993, Hollywood adapted a movie from Tina Turner’s autobiography. It was entitled “What’s Love Got to Do with It” based on the 1984 hit song by the same title. While it captured St. Louis’ own Annie Mae Bullock’s metamorphosis to Super Star Tina Turner, most viewers locked […]
The Stolen Cells that Keep on GIving
Published by the St. Louis American, August 13, 2023 I would say that the family of Henrietta Lacks finally got some measure of justice–but I’m not certain. I don’t know if the financial compensation they received is fair because the recent settlement reached is not being disclosed. I can say that what happened to Lacks […]
Consequences of the Shelby County Supreme Court Ruling
Published by Capital City Hues, July 24, 2023 This year marks the 10th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder decision. To bring you up to date, this was another one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that reflected its disdain for democracy. The decision gouged out the heart of the historic Voting Rights Act, signed by […]