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King’s message of hope keeps us together

by Dr. James Ewers, January 15, 2010

I couldn't help but think of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the news broke last night and into the morning about the earthquake in Haiti. The odds are stacked up against this country, yet with prayer and help from others it will survive. The pictures suggest ruin, yet the

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Navigating the Racial Highway in America

by Dr. James Ewers, August 9, 2009

If you want to have a good debate or scare people away, then start talking about race.  The 'race' word is a powerful one in America’s lexicon and seems to bring out passionate feelings in us. It is a catalyst for both change and status quo. It is my thinking that

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Black Males Need the "Old School Approach"

by Dr. James Ewers, June 16, 2009

The behavior of some Black males has always been called into question. Adjectives like intimidating, aggressive and rude have been labels that have been affixed to us for as long as I can remember. It seems at times in today’s one-strike-and-you're-out society that these aforementioned adjectives trump our education and

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Are a Boy's Chances Better at Becoming a Sports Star or a Doctor?

by Dr. James Ewers, May 28, 2009

I often ask young children, especially boys, what they want to do when they reach adulthood. One of the most repeated answers is that they want to become professional athletes. The two primary sports that they have an interest in, and not to my surprise, are basketball and football. It

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Can Michael Vick Take the Steps to Rebuild His Life?

by Dr. James Ewers, April 23, 2009

It was only a few years ago that Michael Vick was playing quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and riding high. He was slashing and dashing through National Football League lines, and it was a joy to watch him. Now, he is without a ride and grounded. Much was made a

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