Honoring Our Seniors: Are We Meeting the Challenge?

(By Laura Onyeneho | Houston Defender | Word In Black) I recently watched an episode of *Family or Fiancé* on OWN that struck a chord with me. A tense confrontation unfolded between a Nigerian mother-in-law and her Black American future daughter-in-law over the seemingly minor act of clearing a plate. The elder’s insistence clashed with the younger woman's eagerness to learn, prompting a broader discussion on whether age alone commands respect or if mutual appreciation is crucial. This scenario underscores generational cultural differences in expectations.