January 18, 2026

Classroom, Choir Stand, and the Cross: The Many Voices of Terrence J. Dooley

Terrence J. Dooley moves through a school hallway the way he moves a choir stand on Sunday—focused, intentional, and just.....

Mentors or Myths: Why Young Black Men Need Us More Than Ever by Lavelle Eagle

Mentoring young Black men is not just a good idea in 2026; it is a moral and civic necessity in.....

Chaos or Community in 2026: Revisiting King’s Unfinished Question by Stanley Johnson

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? reads in 2026 less like a period.....

EXCUSES DON’T HIDE, THEY REVEAL by Billie Miller

SHE HAS VISION, BUT HE’S BLIND Have you ever seen the movie ‘Freedom Writers’ starring Hilary Swank? It’s a true.....

Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids

Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households. “How was school today?” “Fine.” “What did you learn?” “Nothing.” In.....

Rooted in Faith, Rising in Service: The Vision of Alpha’s 37th President” by Charles Clark

Alpha Phi Alpha’s 37th General President, Lucien J. Metellus, Jr., carries himself like a man who knows his many titles—but.....

Mending the Soul: A Closer Look at Jerry Flowers Jr.’s Heart Rehab

Jerry Flowers Jr.’s Heart Rehab: Finding the You God Created You to Be is a candid, pastoral guide to inner.....