A Dream Denied
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun, asked Langston Hughes in his classic poem A Dream Deferred.
For many African Americans in sports before the Civil Rights Movement, the dream of competing in the largest arena was permanently deferred by Americas version of apartheid. Athletes like Josh Gibson and James Cool Papa Bell and countless other African Americans in sports were outlawed from playing against the best competition simply because of the color...
California Court Approves Same Sex Marriage
Unfortunately, as time passes society seems to move farther away from the word of God. First, we outlawed prayer in the classroom. And now we are threatening to destroy our Heavenly Fathers purpose for marriage and sexual relationships.
California recently became the second state to allow same sex marriage, after the California Supreme Court ruled 4-3 in its favor. Massachusetts became the first state to approve same sex marriage in 2004, and a few more states offer some benefits similar to...
Crabs In A Bucket
Where did it all wrong? An art form created in the Bronx in the 1970s initially united an entire generation. Gangs who had been bitter rivals in the early 1970s united because of hip-hip culture and music.
The hip-hop phenomenon began on the mean streets of New York, and quickly spread throughout the country in the 1980s. People who had once settled their differences in the streets began squashing their beef on the dance floor or on the microphone. Emcee and break dance battles quickly...
Dexter Clay And The Katy Nation
What defines a successful man? Is it financial status and prestige? On the other hand, is it using your God-given talents to make a difference in the lives of others? For former professional football player and actor Dexter Clay, it is leaving the world a better place than he found it.
Many people dream of one day having their names in the bright lights, but few realize those dreams. Clay is one of the few individuals who experienced the pros and cons of both Hollywood and professional sports,...
Education in the Black Community
When Bill Cosby spoke out against the parenting of inner-city youth a few years ago, a firestorm erupted in the Black community. Cosby argued that inner-city parents did not spend adequate time enforcing the importance of education in the Black community.
Some called him elitist and out of touch, but in all honesty he was correct in his assessment of the Black community.
Unfortunately, African Americans trail practically every other ethnic group across the country when it comes to...
Houston Pastor Pens First Book
We have all been at a crossroad at some time in our life. Whether it is the death of loved one, losing a job, or a natural disaster, we have all come to a point in our life when we feel that we cannot go on, and the struggles of life are simply too much to bear.
Over the last five years, this great nation has survived the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and devastating hurricanes such as Katrina in the summer of 2005. However, throughout every tragedy we have endured, it seems that...
How Does America Really Feel About Black Celebrities
It is amazing how quickly America can build up its latest celebrity. We shower them with praise and adulation as if they are the second coming of the messiah.
High profile athletes have the ability to bring all colors and creeds together in unity at any professional sporting event across the world. For those few hours that we are at a stadium or arena, we seem to forget about our differences and problems because of the exploits of some superbly talented athlete.
After earning an excessive...
Is Pacman Jones A Victim Or Another Spoiled Athlete?
Just when critics of professional athletes had all of them, such as Pacman Jones, stereotyped as thugs and hoodlums, police in Las Vegas and Seattle dropped a bombshell on haters of the future Dallas Cowboys cornerback.
According to the Associated Press, Adam Pacman Jones paid extortion money to Arvin Kenti Edwards, 29, of Renton, Wash. who allegedly opened fire at a strip club and paralyzed an employee during NBA All-Star Weekend on February 19, 2007 in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas police said the...
Loss Of A Legend
The day after Thanksgiving is a tradition like no other in New Orleans. Automobiles are backed up for miles along Interstate 10, as college football fans make their way to the French Quarter to enjoy the annual Bayou Classic showdown between Grambling State and Southern.
The lobby of the Hyatt Hotel is chaotic as Gramblingnites and Southernites stand in line to claim their hotel reservations, paying hundreds of dollars to be in the center of all the excitement.
Frat brothers and sorority...
Should Obama Start Drama?
Throughout the Democratic primaries, Senator Barack Obama has dedicated his entire campaign to change. Change from the usual divisive politics and mudslinging that have characterized many presidential elections by putting more emphasis on the issues that are important to voters such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the economy.
However, as Hillary Clinton continued to attack Obamas elect-ability, the Obama camp began airing negative ads in Pennsylvania with hopes of halting some of her...
The Forgotten Barrier In The NFL
During Super Bowl Weekend, the media gave much attention to two African Americans making coaching history. Unfortunately, many barriers, such as the lack of graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the National Football League, are still present as African Americans fight for a level playing field in the front office of professional sports.
Regal Magazine sat down with Tony Wyllie, Vice President of Communications for the Houston Texans, and Langston Adair, Sales...
Who Should Have Barack's Back?
Now that the dust has settled on Barack Obama's historic nomination as the Democratic candidate for the presidency, an equally important challenge presents itself. Who should Obama choose as his running mate for the November election?
Hillary Clinton proved herself to be a formidable foe during the Democratic primary, inspiring approximately 18 million voters, especially women, to support her with frenzy-like enthusiasm. Many of her supporters even went so far to say that they would vote for...
Will The Next Generation Of Leaders Please Stand Up?
When an assassins bullet ended the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, the Civil Rights Movement was at a crossroad. Many people in the movement did not have supreme confidence, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, in Kings successor and confidant, Rev. Ralph Abernathy and consequently many of his protests ended in embarrassment.
Abernathy had been instrumental in the Montgomery bus boycott and the formation of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference but often clashed with the more...
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