The 30-Day Deadline
Reading one of my favorite blogs this morning, I’ve been ruminating on #1 in a recent post entitled 4 Harsh Truths That Will Make You A Better Person. The entire […]
Selfish or Self-Centered?
When I was around 10 or 11 years old, I remember approaching my mom with a doll in my arms and asking her if she thought I’d be a good […]
When You Love Girls, But Prefer Boys
When you’re a woman who loves girls, but prefers boys, why does society have such an issue with this? As the mother of one child, a son, and the grandmother […]
Apologies to Puerto Rico
America has done Puerto Rico wrong. I’m not just talking about the President and his cronies, either. Just about every activist, thought-leader, talking head, “woke” celebrity and journalist in the […]
Black Women, Are You Here For Interracial Love?
Daily, I hear Black women plainly state a desire to get married. I also hear these same women complain about a lack of available, good men who are ready to […]
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Is a Must Read
It’s taken me a while, but I’ve finally finished Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and WOW, what an excellent story masterfully told! Though fictional, I feel like this book tells the […]
Should Women Keep a Man’s Last Name After Divorce?
The marriage is over, the ink is dry on the divorce and it’s time to move on, but what should a woman do about her last name? Should she continue […]
Patsy Walked!
Whenever I’m faced with a challenge…whenever I’m feeling down and out…whenever I need to call on the strength that lies within, I remember that Patsy walked. In just a moment, […]
6 Easy & Powerful Interpersonal Tips Everyone Can Use
Let’s face it, we can all stand to improve our social communication. Whether it’s with friends, strangers or co-workers, it is good to evaluate how we interact with people and […]
How To Stop Slavery In Your City or Town
(NOTE: I originally wrote this article for the print version of 909 Magazine in April, 2011. Unfortunately, it is still very relevant to events taking place in every major city […]