Where's the big payback from Democratic leaders? We all saw what happened in the Alabama senatorial election last Tuesday night. First Black people (specifically Black women) donned our invisible capes to literally save the day by showing up in record numbers with 98...
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking to Derreck Kayongo, the founder and creator of theGlobal Soap Project, a project that recycles partially used hotel soap to save lives in impoverished countries. We had a very interesting conversation about the...
I am not a mountain climber by any stretch of the imagination. I enjoy the outdoors, and could be considered an “outdoorsy type” but I live in Bolivia, in La Paz specifically, the heart of the Andean mountain region. So despite not being the mountain climbing type,...
The history of waist beads goes back to the beginning of time; many researchers believe the origins of waist beads lie in ancient Egypt, and that waist beads were worn by women as a status symbol. The more ornate, colorful, and intricate in design the waist beads, the...
The more white friends you have, the less black people will get shot and killed. How you ask? Take this classic Dave Chapelle comedy sketch about driving in a car with a white friend and his encounter with police. Nuff said. Now imagine the same scenario with only...
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book from the author to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are my own. The Facts: Eli's 1st Winter Carnival, written by Lisa Bowen, Illustrated by Nina Vanessa Pontillas, published in the USA 2016, 23...
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book from the author to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are my own. The Facts: Hats of Faith, written by Medeia Cohan-Petrolino, Illustrated by Sarah Walsh, published by Shade 7 Publishing Limited...
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book from the author to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are my own. The Facts: Smarty Locks and the Unforgettable Zoo, written by Marilyn Harary, Illustrated by Janette Louden, published in the USA...
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book from the author to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are my own. The Facts: Zachary Goes to School, written by E. Danielle Butler Cover, Illustrated by Jonathan Barnhill, published by EvyDani...
Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the Mega Pack of Mad Libs from Brightly to facilitate this review. As always, all opinions are my own. #ReadBrightlypartner The Review: The Brightly Mega Pack of Mad Libs is hours of sheer joy and entertainment. As a kid, I...