Cynthia E. Griffin-  |   OW Managing Editor
May 22 2008

Tragedy gave her strength

Like most women, Helena Titus always assumed that when the time was right (when she was married to a good Christian man), that the children would come next.

David L. Horne, Ph.D.  |   OW Contributing Columnist
May 22 2008

Queries for the candidates

  In case you didn’t get the memo, 2008 is a very serious political year for all of us. During this time, black folk need to make sure their political voices are heard and respected. For political candidates who seek our votes, they must bring something of value to the table and we cannot let them take us for granted. 

Terri Schichenmeyer  |   OW Contributor
May 15 2008

by Trey Ellis
Marriage, you’ll probably agree, is a tricky thing.

 It requires compromise, understanding, tactfulness, discipline, and the ability to see the absurd - all at the same time. It’s no wonder anthropologists believe we’re only hard-wired to stick together for 7 years.

Terri Schichenmeyer  |   OW Contributor
May 1 2008

by Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

“Save your money if you want it that bad.”
Ever hear that from Mom or Dad? You want a new video game or a new bike or something. You ask for it, but they’re not budging on the budget. It’s up to you to find the cash.
So you save every penny you can, but the thing you want costs a whole lot more than you could ever dream of saving. Pennies don’t go very far, do they?
In the new book “One Hen” (c.2008, Kids Can Press, $18.95 / $19.95 Canada, 32 pages) by Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes, you’ll see that a few coins can go really far.
They can reach into the future.

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