Mar 06 – Mar 19, 2025
It Took 63 Years to Meet the Classical 96–Year–Old Lola McCann
At 63, I was at First Baptist and finally met Dr. Paul A. Stephens' wife, Mrs. Lola Stephens McCann, age 96. As I finally chatted with her for this article about her now 98 years of Earth–bound experiences, her love for classical music kept finding its way into her story.
It's Not You, It's the System
It's the same work that took me across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans to the lands my ancestors only dreamed of and earned me writing residencies. It's the same work that has been taught at some universities for over a decade. However, I have family members and friends who cannot read my novels because they cannot read our language.
Why Your Neurologist May Ask If You Floss
A new study presented at the International Stroke Conference found flossing just once a week, independent of other dental care, reduces your risk of stroke. Flossing more regularly further decreases your risk.
Target Fast Until Good Friday with 40–Day Prayer Journal
We will end the Target Fast on Good Friday (Friday, April 18). Attached you will find the 40–Day Prayer Journal–a guide to keep us spiritually and strategically aligned during this season. Plus, POH Note: Who is Jamal Bryant? He grew to recognize the importance of inclusivity and acceptance.
450 Summer Camp Sessions, in Prince George's Maryland
Prince George's County, Maryland invites families to an unforgettable summer filled with adventure, creativity, and discovery. Whether their interest is in sports, arts, science, or outdoor adventures, there's a camp just for them.
Activities
Many Americans made their transition since our last issue. Under In Memoriam, there is a link to the services for Roberta Flack on Monday, March 10 at 4p. Win With Black Men is a relatively new political information group that meets twice monthly online; find them under Politics. Melba Moore and Jennifer Holiday will be in Dallas in person; look under Talk. In Brooklyn and online, The Center for Black Literature's National Black Writers Conference Biennial Symposium is gearing up to start on March 27.
Readers' Trends
The current US president didn’t make any of the top lists, but a gathering he had for Black Republicans was number one on our Port of Harlem Facebook page. The Target Fast was successful in life and in the last issue. Before we released this issue, the image of Port of Harlem publisher Wayne Young and Mrs. Lola McCann was number one on our Instagram page. While avoiding Target, help us grow by inviting a friend to follow us or get a free subscription now.