GUEST COMMENTARY: America mourns the death of her children

During this season of giving which represents the gift of life, just a few days before Christmas, no doubt most parents had shopped for Christmas gifts for children who are now no longer with them. You can imagine the pain they felt upon learning their children’s gift of life had been taken …

GUEST COMMENTARY: It's election year, is there a doctor in the house?

After years of observing, listening, reading and evaluating, some would come to the conclusion that our government is sick. The disease causing this illness is called BAT (bashing and trashing). It's highly infectious and runs rampant during elections.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Why celebrate black history in the 21st century?

Celebrating black history was a vision of Carter G. Woodson in 1926. He is known for writing of the contributions and accomplishments of black Americans into national history.

GUEST COMMENTARY: America owes its children a better education

The education of our children should be a high priority on America's agenda.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Black history should celebrate progress

Almost all black history celebrations are designed to take us back down memory lane to relive one of the most brutal passages in America's history.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Village must address this parenting problem

Upon learning of the gruesome murder of the McClendons in large numbers, the village people came to stare at the site of the crime. They were hurt and in disbelief that such a horrible crime had happened in their neighborhood and to people who had contributed so much to their community.

A call for our society to help the economy

Layoffs, business closings, high gas prices and foreclosures are buzzwords of every household. The light at the end of the tunnel appears to be a mere flicker. It stands in jeopardy of burning out if we do nothing to fuel the flame.

Closing academic gap requires action on all fronts

Since closing the academic gap has been an issue for so long, one has to wonder could it be a case of the right diagnosis but the wrong remediation.

Merrillville kids need a Boys & Girls Club

Some question the ability of Merrillville to sustain operations at the proposed $13.8 million Boys & Girls Club. So where do we go from here?

What role do you play in children's growth?

During a fruit tree's growth and development, it goes through various and necessary stages of growth. The tree farmer then reaps the benefits of his nurturing and is satisfied with the fruit it yields.

Spend time to honor those who died for us

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868, by Gen. John Logan and was first observed on May 30, 1868. The purpose was to honor those who died fighting the Civil War. It was later broadened to include those who fought in any war.