

Gameplay: the next edition of Game Night at Zubi's Taco Kitchen Southside Game Night has the Divine 9 in mind
As we get into the month of June, it's typically a month of movement; the weather is warmer, people are more apt to taking advantage of outdoor activities, and when you mix in some networking with some gameplay, it can set the stage for a sound summer activity. And when you add an invitation to the Divine 9 to the mix, it can provide a more enriching experience. Each month, Zubi's Taco Kitchen hosts their Southside Game Night event. The series is presented by the Shar Bates


Op-ed: When you see it coming, don't lose your voice
February 1, 2026. It's a new day and a new month. And while there are some things new in the manner in which they appear, as the saying goes in a chapter of the basic instructions before leaving earth, there's nothing new under the sun. And we shouldn't be surprised by what we see; if anything, simply be as aware and engaged as possible to provide some measure of checks and balances before things become too imbalanced. In recent days, we've seen ramped up activity when it c


Op-ed: a pair of impactful reads for Black History Month and beyond
The month of February means different things to people. For some, it's the coldest stretch of the winter; for others, it's all-star...


Op-ed: make sure not to fall asleep at the wheel
Many recall the 2008 election season. It's the dawn of a new day and under the theme of hope, there's a renewed sense of optimism and...


August: then (2019), now (2020), and later (2021)
What a difference a year makes. This is a phrase a number of us are familiar with. And yes, I can attest to that as I get ready to turn...


Do differently? Maybe you should have back in 1619 (op-ed).
This week is definitely full of its challenges, and not just the pandemic or related individual changes in our day-to-and more. There...


We cannot sit idly by
"I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham", notes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in his epic...


It's ok not to be ok...
This past Thursday, I am able to have a conversation or two with two of my friends who are fraternal brothers of mine. As always, it is...


Another view
All of us, and I do mean ALL of us, have a view on something. Yes, we do. Family, friends, people we know, people we don't know,...


Revisit and revamp
In light of yesterday's collapse of a section of highway near the interchange of Interstate 85 North and Piedmont Road, there's a number...
























