Category Archives: Culture
Well-Intentioned, But Misguided Policy on Women
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I didn’t realize the good fortune in being assigned to Carver Hall upon my arrival at Howard University in 1982. It was one of two all-male dormitories (the other was for lowly freshmen; I was a transfer), and I soon … Continue reading
Fear & Ignorance > Courage & Wisdom
The Twin Tower attacks, assorted suicide bombers and global furor/death threats sparked by creative works have pretty sealed the perception of Islam for many Americans. Although the vast majority of Muslims denounce the terrorism and insist that Islam advocates peace … Continue reading
Our Beauty: Defined By Us, Not For Us
As the mother of two girls, it’s difficult to resist a book titled “Five Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter.” But I haven’t finished Vicki Courtney’s book yet, because it’s something you’re never really done with. I find myself … Continue reading
Adults-only … but SFW!
September was crazy this year, but in a good way. We moved into a house and then celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary, leaving the boxes and clutter behind for four fantabulous nights in beautiful Cancun. If you’re looking for recommendations … Continue reading
Tests More Problem Than Solution
Standardized testing is just a scapegoat. There. I said it. I’m an educator and a parent, and I’m sorry to inform you that standardized testing isn’t the magic bullet to solve our problems in education. Even colleges are trying to … Continue reading
Dance With Your Spouse … At Church!
Remember Trinity United Church of Christ, President Obama’s former place of worship? I don’t know what’s been going on over there the past few years, since Rev. Otis Moss III succeeded Rev. Jeremiah Wright as pastor. But I absolutely LOVE … Continue reading
Journey to Publishing – Part 2
There’s no turning back now. My novel has its ISBN number and is being typeset as I type this. The cover is done, pre-order sales are coming in and I’m talking about The Second First Lady more and more, because … Continue reading
Liar, Liar, Rocket on Fire
This is what I wrote on news-press.com on Feb. 14, 2008: “I’ve always suspected Roger Clemens was among the hordes of major-leaguers who used performance-enhancing substances during baseball’s Steroid Era. Nothing that has transpired since the Mitchell Report was released … Continue reading
Back to School … Bless the Teachers!
A new school year is upon us. New clothes, bookbags and an endless list of supplies. If you’re a parent, you know the scene well. I remember the excitement I always felt as a child on the first day of … Continue reading
Nightmare Continues for Black Boys, America
“I am a nightmare walking, a psychopath talking King of my jungle, just a gangster stalking Living life like a firecracker, quick is my fuse Then dead as a doorknob, that’s the life I choose.” Those lyrics (with a smidgen … Continue reading
