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Black History Fun Fact Friday – The Truth About Uncle Tom
Uncle Tom has a legacy rich in racism and is a derogatory term applied to blacks who “sellout.” Sambo is also rich in racism and is a derogatory term. Historically, these two have been used interchangeably although they are not the same. These two are so intertwined in modern society and so incorporated into our… Continue reading
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Black History Fun Fact Friday – Lessons from Spike Lee’s Blackkklansman (Part One)
I have a lot to say so this is only part one as there were multiple dynamics to this film. WARNING: THIS POST HAS SPOILERS. IF YOU DIDN’T SEE THE MOVIE YET, GO SEE IT AND THEN COME BACK TO THIS POST 🙂 What is Blackkklansman about? First, we should know that the story is… Continue reading
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You Are Just a “Stay At Home Wife”
Originally posted on JusTalk: I often get asked, because of my age (22) and the fact that I married at what people may say is “early”, if I work and/or go to school. You should see the looks on these peoples faces when I simply say, “no, I’m a homemaker (aka stay at home wife, I’m… Continue reading
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4 Common Sense Reasons It Can Benefit You to Self-Publish
Twenty years ago, a book followed a routine process: You poured your heart and soul into a manuscript, and when you finished it, you started calling agents and editors who most likely told you to send them a query letter. The next step is the book proposal and a few sample chapters. Then the waiting… Continue reading
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