Do you happen to be one of the people that does not bother to vote? Do you realize that your vote matters to more than just you and your family? The vote that you cast today may also be the voice for those who feel hopeless and helpless tomorrow.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The point is to raise awareness around the impact of breast cancer. Women should start considering getting mammograms on a regular basis around the age of 40 and annually after turning 50.
Sir Walter Scott said, “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” This quote roughly translates to mean that when one acts dishonestly, they are initiating problems, and a domino structure of complications, that will eventually run out of control. Bottom line, when people act in a dishonest fashion, what they do in the dark will eventually come to light.
Many have written books about men who are virtuous and embody strong values. The quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy,” sums it up quite succinctly in my opinion.
Growing up as a bi-racial child today in America is not unusual, however when I was born in 1961, it was a new trend. Interestingly, children of mixed heritage have been with us since the beginning of time, but here in the United States, we have what is referred to as the one drop rule. If you have even one drop of Black blood, you are considered Black. I was raised by my African American (paternal) side of the family and lived with my grandmother, affectionately known as Mother Dear. My grandmother taught me to always hold my
Queen Elizabeth II, after serving on the throne for over 70 years, her reign has ended. Her death brought an end to an era.
If we knew better, would we really do better? Many times, we say we want to make a difference and help the cause, but we are not always willing to leave our comfort zone to do it.
I remember when I first subscribed to Oprah’s O Magazine and how I looked forward to reading the back of the magazine where there was a section Oprah called, “What I Know For Sure.” She eventually even wrote a whole book on the subject.
Heather Hutt is a woman who has stood the test of time. She has been committed to the community and serving its people in one form or another since I have known her. I remember when we first met, I was not sure what she did, but what I did know was she was someone that could get things done and if she did not have the answer, she knew where to go and get the answer. I have many memories of reaching out to her for help, whether it was on how to get into a
I am grateful to see another year where I have been able to accomplish a few things, while pushing forward projects that are still yet to be completed. I am enjoying this season of my life.
This is the time of year when we take or send our kids to college. I can remember both the joy and sorrow of taking my daughter, Courtney, to Spelman and a few years later taking my son, Freddie, to the University of California at Irvine (UCI).
August is National Black Business Month. This effort was started and co-founded by John William Templeton and Frederick E. Jordan, both entrepreneurs. The goal is to put a spotlight on Black owned businesses and support them by patronizing them and celebrating diversity and equity in our country.
My husband and I are the proud parents of three daughters and two sons and the even-prouder grandparents of two grandsons and three granddaughters. Thinking about our children and grandchildren made me come to a stark realization that our grandsons are growing up in a world that has challenges that no other group has to be concerned with.
There are universal realities, regardless of our station in life. Here are a few – nobody gets out alive, you reap what you sow, what goes up must come down, and sooner or later, you will need some help in life.
Summertime has always been an interesting time for me. When my children were little, they could not wait until school was out to enjoy the lazy days of summer.