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This Weekend, on July 4, the United States of America turned 245 years old, since it declared independence. While it is revered as one of the most powerful nations in the free world, it is also one of the youngest nations. It promises to all... more

Quite often we find ourselves hiding the things that frighten, unnerve, or frustrate us. Things that are hidden from others, but shape and direct our motives manifest, themselves at the oddest of times in our lives. Yes – in the interest of... more

Perhaps one of the most important responsibilities of an ?Elder? in a community is to teach and prepare the next generation to be sober in thought and responsibly independent in action. However, over the last generation or two, young people... more

All across the United States, young people are bombarded with new technology, social concepts, self indulging products and the ?free for all mentality? in general. With a twenty-four hour media shooting suggestions their way daily, there is... more

On this last show before Father's Day 2021, TALK-STRAIGHT is opening its floor to Father across America. We want to hear your personal stories about your experiences as a father. Join TALK-STRAIGHT host, Rev. Dr. Rueben Dockery,... more

As we wrap up this month's focus on Fatherhood, there is a need to stop and consider the distinguishing qualities of a Man, who evolves into a Father. As discussed last week, mere chronology and or biology does not make one a... more

Too often people make the mistake of lumping all male progenitors in the category of Fatherhood. While a Father is a male progenitor, not all progenitors have reached the August state of being a FATHER. As promised during the last... more

The importance of the Fatherhood factor in a child's life cannot be emphasized enough. In fact to understand the root cause of a wayward youth is to recognize the degree to which that youth had a healthy or unhealthy relationship with... more

More now than ever before, parents and authority figures such as school teachers and law enforcement officials find themselves addressing expressions of disrespect for authority. Many seem surprised and bewildered by its prevalence... more

Perhaps the greatest hope for improving the quality of life for individuals most challenged by social ills within Urban America is to turn to models of best practice for becoming successful. No one who has been successful at anything did so... more

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