Mental health is something many in the black Christian community shy away from discussing. That’s why I’m honored to have board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist Leesha M. Ellis-Cox, M.D., M.P.H., back today to do a guest post on depression and the believer. Welcome, Dr. Ellis-Cox.
A Tribute to My Paternal Grandma and Great-Aunt
February 24 is a unique day for me. My grandma Ida B. Sparks and my great-aunt Rosie Mae O’Bryant both passed away on that date—my grandma passed in 1991 and Aunt Rosie in 2017. I’m celebrating their lives and legacies today with this poem, which I wrote after my grandma passed away.
Tyora Moody Serves as Editor and Author for “Love Knows My Name” Anthology
Tyora Moody knows a lot about wearing different hats. In her latest release, she’s serving as editor and an author for the Love Knows My Name anthology.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for Love
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and it occurred to me there will be many people waking up tomorrow who for whatever reason are feeling shortchanged in the love department. Today, please join me in saying a prayer for love.
My All-Time Favorite African-American Romantic Movies
I am a sucker for love. I can watch romantic movies all day. There are a few that are my favorites that I can watch repeatedly no matter how many times they come on. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought I would share some of my all-time favorite movies. Maybe you and your […]
Join Me for a Talk with Audiobook Narrator Ron Butler
Actor, producer and narrator Ron Butler has been fortunate to land his dream job when it comes to audiobook narration.
Chandra Sparks Splond Shares 10 Scriptures About Love
What the world needs now is love. That refrain from a song from my childhood seems to be resonating in my spirit a lot these days. Between that thought and the fact that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I thought I would share a few scriptures about love.
Meet Ronda Robinson-McKenzie, the February 2019 Momma of the Month
The February 2019 Momma of the Month, Ronda Robinson-McKenzie has had a whirlwind year. Robinson-McKenzie, the owner of Carmine Communications, which she launched last March, is showing her daughter that it’s okay to live life on your own terms.
Join Chandra Sparks Splond in Saying a Prayer for the Bereaved
It feels as though every time I log into one of my social media accounts lately, someone is posting about the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, I know this pain on a very personal level. By the time I was 25, both my parents had passed away, and just last year, I lost […]
Today is the New Tomorrow
The Lord has really been dealing with me lately.
