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December 3, 2021

Looking Back to Look Forward

Although I tried out once, I was not a cheerleader in high school. I had danced before as part of a community program at Hamilton Park on Chicago’s south side with my twin sister and our cousin. We were taught handstands, traditional African dances (I am not sure of the tribe), and tap dancing. We… Continue reading

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December 30, 2020

10 Good Things that Happened In 2020

With everyone talking about all the bad things in 2020, I almost felt compelled to join in. Almost. One day, I will open up about ten bad things that happened in 2020. Today is not that day lol. The interesting thing about this list is I forgot most of it happened! I did not forget… Continue reading

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June 3, 2016

Movie Night Friday – Cooley High

Welcome back to another Movie Night Friday. It’s obvious you guys don’t like the movies I like but nonetheless lol, here’s another EC Fav: Cooley High. Cooley High is a classic! First, its set in my home town of Chicago and I have a cousin whose name is on the bathroom wall in one of… Continue reading

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February 19, 2016

Smart Girls: A Message to Black Girls

This post is for the colored girls growing up in ghettos and back alley ways where not even the front porch is safe. No offense to those who ain’t colored or black or african american or whatever byword we choose to call ourselves these days. You see I’ve known too many young women aborting their… Continue reading

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July 7, 2015

A Message to The College Bound

I first want to give sincere congratulations to all of my High School Grads going on to College this year! What an exciting journey! Education happens to be another passion of mine and I love seeing young people achieve. Sure, I have my thoughts on the school system as a collective whole, but that doesn’t… Continue reading

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June 22, 2015

A 17-year-old invented an ingenious way to instantly stop bleeding

Click Here to Read the Story Interesting story. It reminds me of the importance of education outside of schools. I cannot help but notice that students are not taught how to start their own businesses without going to College. If they were, I believe there would be more inventions by young adults. While I encourage… Continue reading

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January 26, 2015

They Had It All

When it came to progress reports and GPA’s there could be some acknowledgement But when it came to c-cups she was incompetent Forced to be ashamed of her good girl, turned off abstinence like it was an accident bought clothes by the way they fit, if pants didn’t hug thighs and waist bands didn’t… Continue reading

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