Category Archives: Education
Nightmare Continues for Black Boys, America
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“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
Change Is Here And Can’t Be Beat
Change. It’s a word I used to hate. When Deron and I relocated to Fort Myers, Fla., 10 years ago, I pretended it wasn’t happening. I acted as if I was on vacation and would return to D.C. at any … Continue reading
What’s ‘Too Young’ For a Cell Phone?
Is there a perfect age to give your child a cell phone? Sometimes I long for the pre-cell phone days. Don’t get me wrong; I can’t imagine life without one. I don’t know what I did before getting one. But … Continue reading
Many Smart People Can’t Name Their Elected Officials
You might be surprised at the number of intelligent, well-educated and well-informed individuals who can’t name their elected officials at the local, state and national level. I was one of them until recently, and I’ve been amazed to discover more … Continue reading
Marriage Retreats are Worth the Investment
We had a great time over the weekend at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden’s 2010 Couples Retreat – “Love Beyond Limits: Igniting the Intimacy. From the music of Dove Award-winning artists Angelo & Veronica, to the preaching of Rev. … Continue reading
