When “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” was published in 1965, it was not the book that Malcolm, had originally intended. In fact, there were portions that were perceived as too controversial at the time to be published. One chapter of the book, “The Negro”, was purchased recently by The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center […]
Today, when it seems that so many are apathetic about exercising the franchise, I thought it fitting to recognize the anniversary of Lawrence Aaron Nixon who walked into the same El Paso polling place that had denied him his ballot twenty years before. On that day, July 22, 1944, he voted in a Democratic primary. […]
It is “Independence Day” in America. It is most often referred to as “the Fourth of July. On that date in 1776, independence from Great Britain was declared. While we celebrate the 4th, we generally take for granted the freedoms and liberties we enjoy. As a participatory democracy, we must be engaged to appreciate […]
I just got back from vacationing in “lovely Atlanta.” Of course, I did manage to get a little business done. One thing that I notice when I go to Atlanta is how pleasant the personnel are at the airport. This trip was no exception. I didn’t even get hassled a lot going through the TSA […]
Downtown Houston may soon be the home of the first residential center in the nation that detains children as young as 18 months-old, without their relatives or other foster parents. Before President Trump’s new “zero tolerance” policy to criminally prosecute parents who cross the border illegally, most “unaccompanied minors” were released to family or other […]
I recently experienced a shoulder injury. No, I wasn’t pumping iron, again (jokey-joke). But, when I went to see my physician-specialist, he made three recommendations. The first was an offer of a prescription for opioid painkillers. Well, as an addictions specialist, that was not an option for me. Statistics tell us that that scenario is […]
According to a study by financial technology firm, SmartAsset , Katy is on the top of the list as the best place to retire in Texas. The study shows that an abundance of medical doctors, and recreation activities are the factors that put it on top. The ranking factors included the overall quality of life: […]
U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia has given Texas until Thursday, May 17th, to state how it will start complying with several sections of the National Voter Rights Act (NVRA). One section that has come to be called the Motor Voter Act, requires the states to allow drivers to register to vote “online” while updating their […]
According to U.S. News, in the article “Proposed Student Loan Changes May Deter Law Applicants”, there is a proposal before Congress to eliminate the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Under the program students who work in public service after graduation are entitled to have their student loans forgiven after making income-based payments for 10 years. […]
According to “Education Week” a high percentage of teenagers are addicted to their cellphones. As a consequence, many of them need help. They are unable to control their good use of the device. Rather, it controls them. While their bodies are in the classroom, their minds are inside their cellphones. If they graduate from high […]
Join” Sunday Morning Live” with Dr. J Thomas Smith from 9:00-11:00 (ct). Take part in the conversation by phone @ 713-621-1021 with our guests Glenn D. Urbach, Executive Director of NAMI Greater Houston, discussing the state of Mental Health in the United States and Mental Health Awareness Month. Also on board, Robert J. Cornell, MD, […]
According to “WalletHub” Millennials, those in their late-teens-to-early-30’s, are the most popular and unpopular generation concurrently. They are the largest consumer group, responsible for 21% of discretionary spending. That’s obviously very good for the economy. But, why is that segment of our economy so “unpopular”? In what states do they do well, or less well […]