Among the most fabled tribes of Africa, are the fearsome warriors of the mighty Masai. The traditional greeting among these warriors when they meet others is the question, "How are the children?"
We are faced with another critical election about how we should proceed into an uncertain future. A critical question that is emerging is the question: "Are you better off today?" The answer to the question can be measured in absolute and relative terms.
We are faced with the most important choice since 1964 in the upcoming election. Our future is tied to President Obama's success.
The lens through which we view our history shapes the way we see our future. This lens has become distorted.
All of us are looking for some measure of satisfaction, comfort, bliss, contentment, and fulfillment. These elements may seem elusive, but can be achieved with the proper balance of priorities in our lives.
The black unemployed like the poor have no powerful advocacy groups and are mostly nameless and faceless. They make-up no defined constituency that Romney can court and bank on to vote for him in any numbers.
The recent recession has been like a dagger in the heart of the Black middle class. The resulting gaps in wealth, income, education, and employment are actually widening.
