The complex role of churches in my life
Churches have always meant something different to me. Thursday was the day we went to the “Eating Church”.
Churches have always meant something different to me. Thursday was the day we went to the “Eating Church”.
Lucky for me, or unlucky as you may look at it, I have a reserved, VIP seating at Rock Bottom. It's my home away from home.
A video on the social media platform TikTok was shared with me where a content creator criticized PepsiCo for altering the iconic Aunt Jemima logo, one of the longest-running logos and trademarks in the history of American advertising.
I listened to Beyonce’s version of “Jolene”. While I liked it better than the original, I couldn’t figure out what it is that bothered me about it. I’ve secretly judged Dolly Parton for the song “Jolene”.
As I reflect on how I came to Kinston, it strikes me how perceptions determine the narrative of any town. Unfortunately for Kinston, the folks with the worst perceptions have the loudest voices.
Picture this: You've been excitedly planning your first-ever cruise for months. You've picked out your outfits, researched shore excursions, and made a packing list.
The term loan shark carries a negative connotation. On television, he’s the guy who sends his goons after people who don’t pay what they agreed to pay. In real life, he’s a business that lends money to high-risk recipients.
The first interaction I had with law enforcement happened before I reached double digits in age. The sight of a police vehicle became synonymous with losing all that was familiar to me.
We need more than thoughts and prayers from our leaders. How do you solve the problem of violence in a city?
States now get to decide the value of a woman's life after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade.