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New Orleans senior citizens know the value of exercise and fitness

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, “Aging gracefully” is an expression that is firmly planted in the American lexicon. We have heard it many times as it describes how […]

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Commentary: Obligations of Democracy – A free press, voting, and more

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Watchdog. I just love that word. It embodies caring, monitoring, being watchful – like the unheralded role of guardian. In our representative democracy, the free press serves as a watchdog. […]

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Commentary: Redistricting ‘Listening Session’ in The Pine Belt – “Kabuki Theater if I’ve ever seen it.”

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, Nearly 300 filled the auditorium in Hattiesburg Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6PM for the sixth planned statewide ‘listening sessions,’ put on by the Mississippi Joint Congressional Committee on Reapportionment […]

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Commentary: Love Beyond Degree – Does it boil down to a lack of ability, or is it far worse?

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By Christopher Young, Contributing Writer, The path is clear. Presidential candidates proclaim their positions on the issues, solidify their platform, try to convince voters they love America, and promise change – always seeking support – […]

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Education

Standards of excellence will always define Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. , President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, Like many of you, I went to an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) back in the day. Those were some […]

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Commentary: Scared Politicians are redrawing voting districts; however American voters know what is right

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, It is today but some people want it to be yesterday. Some would like to turn back the clock. There are those […]

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Nothing can stop our celebration of Black History this year or ever

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, There are some things I remember like they happened yesterday. In fact, I can recall them with great detail. As a 4th […]

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Johnson C. Smith University raises the CIAA Football Championship Banner

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. , President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio, The last time my beloved alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University won a CIAA Football Championship was 1969. That’s a long […]

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National

Sports being used as a diversion in today’s America

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio,  Touchdowns, aces, homeruns and goals are terms associated with sports. Each day of the week, we’ll hear one or more of these […]

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The Republican Party is in lock step but is it the right step?

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By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., President Emeritus, Teen Mentoring Committee of Ohio,   The Republican Party reminds me of a quartet because they always come together at the end. Quartets have different melodies and […]

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