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Snowboards Are Like Missiles & Have No Place on the Ski Hill
I couldn't believe this after watching it. People had such strong reactions towards the introduction of snowboards. It was 1985 and CBC did a report... I won't spoil it for you, but one comment stood out. A ski hill operator likened snowboards to "missiles." And ski...
These Black Female Astronauts & Fighter Pilot Are Slaying
Nothing is more awesome than seeing a collection of Black women slaying in a STEM profession (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, math). It's certainly not easy trying to excel in an industry dominated by men... But these Black female astronauts and...
What I Want Now That I’m In My 40s
This was originally posted on Facebook. I'm adding it to my blog so I have a record of my words on my own space. Ever since moving into my early 40s, I've been thinking about my late 20s... That was a time I truly felt I was in my zone. I was working full-time as a...
Don’t Let Someone Express Their Freedom Through Your Bondage
“Don't let someone express their freedom through your bondage.” Chaos, confusion, mayhem. All things that keep you in bondage and you're addicted to its pull. Addiction is where you participate in something that provides temporary pleasure, but with adverse effects....
Finding a Wife for Isaiah – Reviewing My Character, Aunt Cecily
I didn't take time two-years ago to celebrate my first stage acting gig since high school. Here's the picture from opening night. The stage play was called Finding a Wife for Isaiah. It was a dramedy and the ensemble cast included almost 20 characters. I played the...
Criticism or Compliment, Both are Distractions
Criticism or compliment, both are a distraction. Leesa Renee Hall We have to learn how to keep on keeping on without the need for external approval or disapproval.
The Taraji Effect: Why It’s Important for Women to Shine a Light on Each Other
Too many women can recount tales of being excluded from meetings. When they do attend, they're ignored. Or worst, they're not given credit for their ideas when they do speak up. Female staffers on President Obama's team were experiencing this age old issue. There...
The Future Of – Capturing Dying Languages
This is both funny and sad. From The Guardian: The language of Ayapaneco has been spoken in the land now known as Mexico for centuries. It has survived the Spanish conquest, seen off wars, revolutions, famines and floods. But now, like so many other indigenous...
Amanda Waller – The Only Black Female Superhero Who Has No Superpowers
Aside from Storm from the Marvel Comics universe, not many can name another Black female superhero. Enter Amanda Waller... Most would've been introduced to Waller through Viola Davis' portrayal of her in the movie Suicide Squad. This site captured her 10 Most Bad Ass...