It's March and one of my favorite months of the year because it is Women's History Month and my mama's birthday month. In the spirit of Women's History Month and my mother, we are honoring five trailblazers who blazed a path for all women (and humankind) to follow....
So what is “voluntourism” or volunteer tourism and how can you get involved? The internet defines voluntourism as “a form of tourism in which travelers participate in voluntary work, typically for a charity” and goes on to say that “at the core of voluntourism is the...
The Facts: Ahni and Her Dancing Secret, written by Shereen Rahming, Illustrated by Jeff Vernon, published 2016 USA, 32 pages, $11.95 paperback, ISBN-9780982651339 (HB), 9780982651346 (Pbk) The Review: If you’re looking for a book that teaches perseverance,...
Black people are and have been doing it big, not only for African-Americans but for the nation and the world. Below are ten African-Americans who are making history...right now. Be inspired, be empowered, chase your dreams, and don't let anyone tell you what you can't...
If you haven’t heard the name Matamba yet, you soon will. Matamba is a Bolivian roots reggae and hard rock artist (he performs and creates music in both genres), who in the last few years has become a household name in Bolivia and will be the first Bolivian...
You're on the first date and it is going well. You know you are attracted to her and you want to impress her. But, it's hard to gauge how she is feeling about you. And so you're trying to figure out how to finesse things into a second date. Don't worry...I've got you...
In order to make married life truly “work”, it requires responsibility, dedication, communication, and compromise on both parts. No one is saying marriage is always easy, it isn’t, but there are things that can help lighten the load. And this includes letting go of...
Every year, like clockwork, I ask myself four very important questions: What did I learn from the last year? What do I want to accomplish next year? How am I going to do it? And, how will I stick to it? In my opinion, it is the last question that is really the most...
Anyone who knows me knows I don't cook, despite the fact that I LOVE to eat. The holidays are one of my favorite times of year for many reasons, and that's mostly due to the abundance of food and family that is around. So how can I, as a non-cooking person, pull my...
When I look at relationships that I aspire to resemble in my own marriage, I look no further than our President and First Lady. To me, the Obamas are the epitome of a healthy, loving, marriage. As President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle conclude their last days...