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01/16/2007
On the Verge:
Is Chivalry Dead?
It's certainly hard to find in the public arena, says Jill Nelson, who asked some of her sister-friends the same question and received some surprising answers

12/26/2006
On the Verge:
A Resolution That Counts
Jill Nelson has decided to simplify her life--she's skipping the list of New Year's resolutions and embracing just one purpose

12/20/2006
Never Too Cool to Trim the Tree
NiaOnline editor-in-chief Sheryl Huggins reminds us why it's important to hold on to family rituals, no matter how corny or mundane they may be

12/12/2006
On the Verge:
The N-Word in Action
As a Black American, Jill Nelson is less worried about being called the N-word than she is about being treated like one

11/28/2006
On the Verge:
The Essential Sounds of the Season
As far as Jill Nelson is concerned, the holiday celebrations haven't begun until she's dug out her old Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway records

11/28/2006
Resisting the Kodak Moment
The passing of several African-American media luminaries brings to mind the importance of living in the moment, says NiaOnline editor-in-chief Sheryl Huggins

11/14/2006
On the Verge:
The Election Is Over; Now What?
The Election Day results showed that Americans had finally had enough. But, Jill Nelson argues, they also exposed this country's continuing inability to confront the reality of discrimination against those who aren't White, male, and straight

10/24/2006
Do You Care About Black People?
Last year Kanye West said that President George W. Bush didn't care about us. On November 7, says NiaOnline editor-in-chief Sheryl Huggins, the question will be: Do you?

10/13/2006
On the Verge:
Believe It--Your Vote Counts!
If you're fed up with the mess in Washington and Iraq, don't just get mad--get out and vote, says Jill Nelson

10/13/2006
Do You Embrace Change? Take This Quiz and Find Out
Stephanie Stokes Oliver says farewell to the readers of her "On Purpose" column with a message about the power of change


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