Opinion

Some people believe that things are not changing for the betterment of African-Americans. Although change is slow in many cases, it’s still evolving. This is why I like to spotlight the positive changes that occur in the African-American communities nationally and locally.

I always thought I would be one of those older distinguished gentlemen who looks and feels 40 when his actual age is 70; This is how I thought up until about 15 years ago, back when I was still physically doing pretty good. However, as I creep closer and closer toward the age of retirement, I have been finding things creaking, popping and snapping with increased frequency.

Punxsutawney Phil was roused from his slumber Wednesday to make his prediction on our upcoming weather. You realize, of course, that he is correct about 39 percent of the time; nevertheless, his appearance is a festive occasion and a time for fun and frolic in that Pennsylvania town each year--the 136th annual celebration.