By Esih Efuru It is the eye of the storm that is most horrific. It is also in the eye of the storm that God’s…

By Isai Efuru The Path Worth Traveling   Life is designed to grant us the joy, relief, satisfaction and love that we seek. More often…

By Esih Efuru The universe has already created a timeline for success within each of us. Life comes along to assist us in shifting our…

By Esih Efuru I admire how life springs forth from the soil and the roots of trees, and marvel at how God uses water, time…

BY Esih Efuru I attended an expo this weekend that featured a variety of vendors and diverse performers. As I greeted familiar faces and introduced…

By Esih Efuru I came to Charlotte, N.C. from my hometown of New Jersey with my 1 year-old daughter, my stereo and a small collection…

By Esih Efuru On my way home a few weeks ago, I reflected on a recent trip to the doctor’s office, where I was diagnosed…

My one pillar of refuge as a depressed and trauma-ridden teenager was the downtown library. I’d select about six or seven books, and read into…

By Esih Efuru My daily routine of preparation used to involve avoiding the mirror. I’d pick out clothing, accessories, and take a mental snapshot of…

By Esih Efuru I had a habit of walking with my head down to the ground as a young girl. I just didn’t see anything…

This weekend, I engaged in the most arduous task of sifting through my wardrobe closet. The annual, or in my case, the quarterly ritual of…

By Esih Efuru Watch night is an African-American tradition that symbolizes the joyous anticipation of freedom by eagerly awaiting Confederate slaves on the eve of…