Opinions & Editorials
Fathers, All Y’all Matter!!
By Beverly Gadson-Birch Sunday, June 17 has been set aside to honor fathers. Father’s Day really got me thinking this time around. We go overboard for mothers and while mothers are so deserving of all the hoopla, let’s not forget the many contributions of fathers. There are some deadbeat dads and dads who have…
Read MoreSelection and Elections
By Barney Blakeney By the time this is published, the primary elections will be over. I usually vote early. For years, Tuesdays have been my most demanding workdays. Nowadays, I vote early every election. My parents were responsible citizens. I never heard them talk politics much. They were Black folks in the segregated south who…
Read MoreSeeking Knowledge of Self (and Others)
By Hakim Abdul-Ali I’ve been blessed to share my views, thoughts and opinions with the illustrious reading fan base of The Chronicle for over thirty plus years now. I thank you all for allowing me into the inner sanctums of your hearts, minds and souls. Today, I’m going to discuss a subject matter called…
Read MoreDon’t Support Cockroach Politicians
By Beverly Gadson-Birch Whoever said politicians make strange bedfellows knew what they were talking about. It’s amazing how politicians seek out everything Black prior to elections and after elections, you don’t see or hear from them until re-election time. They won’t even accept your phone calls. So, why are you allowing them in your churches…
Read MoreViolent Crime Wasn’t In The Debate
By Barney Blakeney The ink wasn’t dried on the column I’d just filed last week when I got the North Charleston police report of another shooting homicide. My column, in part, was about the city ranked among the nation’s most dangerous also being ranked fifth most prosperous. Talk about contrasts! Police spokesman Spencer Pryor…
Read MoreRacism, Spirituality and Life’s Tests
By Hakim Abdul-Ali Living and traveling through this maze of modern happenings we call the life experiences can get a little edgy at times. You probably don’t need me to tell you that living a life in a world of racism, bigotry and intolerance should have taught you a thing or two by now. If…
Read More“Prosperity” – Say What?
By Barney Blakeney I read with a giggle a recent news report of Charleston and North Charleston being among the nation’s most prosperous cities. A lot of folks here are enjoying ‘the good life’. I’m one of ‘em. For me, life is good. I ain’t got no money, but I’ve learned one can’t measure…
Read MoreMaking America “Hue-manly” Great
By Hakim Abdul-Ali Everyone in existence is different in more ways than we can sometimes count. There’s beauty in diversity but you first have to learn to love yourself. Most of us don’t think alike, nor do we agree on most issues be they political, social, diet, religious persuasions, etc. And even with those…
Read MoreNaval Hospital Debacle: Do Not Be Hoodwinked!
By Beverly Gadson-Birch I try not to bother trouble unless trouble bothers me. So, trouble bothered me last week after reading Brian Hicks’ article in the Post and Courier regarding the old Naval Hospital. This is not the first time I have tackled this issue. It troubles me that taxpayers are willing to allow…
Read More64 Years After Ruling Segregated Schools Unlawful, But Still Exist
By Barney Blakeney I’ve never been good at remembering special dates – Memorial Day, my girl’s birthday –most dates besides Christmas, Fourth of July and Thanksgiving get past me. So when Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble’s press coordinator on May 17 called me about a press conference to discuss he and running mate Dr. Gloria…
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