A friend sent this to me on Sunday.Very powerful. I think you’ll appreciate it. “Novelist Chimamanda Adichie says if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a misunderstanding.”
“The Dangers of a Single Story” (from CNN) Read More »
Today on the WBAI weekly segment that I do (with regular commentator STACEY PATTON and host ESTER ARMAH), we discussed a New York Times article that recently posted. Find it here. The article “Poor Children Likelier to Get Antipsychotics” immediately reminded me of what happened in Tuskegee, Alabama in 1932. 400 Black sharecroppers, who were
“Children on Medicad More Likely to Get Antipyschotic Drugs” Read More »
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. This Sunday at 9:00 pm on A&E. I grew up loving these men and I still do! Click the blog title to see a clip.
Yes, I *WILL* Be Watching! Read More »
I always find extra blessings on Thursdays (my favorite day of the week). Today, I’m determined to find my bag of “focus” and strap her on my back real tight and secure. She’s been running loose all week.
Come On, Gurl! Focus… Read More »
I’ve been away from the news for a few days. Feels unnatural. I’m catching up now. I’m learning of Pres. Obama’s decision to send more troops to Afghanistan. I wish President Obama was a different kind of president. I really do. I am angry that I’m being reminded of why I didn’t want Obama to
It’s Still Imperialism, Mr. President Read More »
Second best quote of yesterday (and I’m paraphrasing): “Some people look at great success stories and get inspired…that’s it. They never actualize what inspires them. Their response is emotional. Others look at great success stories and get affirmed because they are already en route to their own version of that success.” E. Omar Silver (at
Best quote of the day: “You can buy someone’s time, their talent, and their skills, but you can’t buy nor train some one to be dedicated.” – E. Omar Silver Wow.
Quote of the Week: When Hiring… Read More »
Today is the birthday of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. He would have been 101 years old. Here’s one of my favorite inspirations…period. Also, check out his autobiography: “Adam by Adam” (1971). Amazing Man!
"What's In Your Hands?" speech by Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Read More »
“Nothing replaces diligence and discipline in the pursuit of growing your business…not hope, not good intentions, not luck. Nothing.” ~ April R. Silver
