Top immigration official says key rule change to take effect
A rule change designed to decrease the time some undocumented immigrants spend away from their families could be implemented by the end of this calendar year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas said last week. More »
Are black men afraid of successful women?
The truth about partnering is that the more educated you are, which increases your likelihood of financial success, the more likely you also are to have a spouse. There are many men in the dating marketplace who see themselves as a would-be Barack Obama, and they are looking for a could-be Michelle Obama type... More »
in the Mix
It has been a great couple of weeks exploring and discovering the theater and art productions that are currently going on throughout the city. With nature in bloom as a backdrop, the arts offer a new perspective in thought and vision. Here's a sampling of some of the events that I attended. More »
'St John the divine in Iowa' embraces inclusion
Does Jesus embrace all kinds of love? In Lyralen Kaye's remarkably affecting play, "St. John the Divine in Iowa," he does. In fact, a barefoot black Jesus unassumingly tells heroine Reverend Alex, "I love lesbians." More »