Lifestyle
When I Wake Up – Book Review
The Facts: When I Wake Up, written by Ming and Joanna Liu, Illustrated by Hattie Hyder, published 2016, 24 pages, $7.99 hard cover, ISBN-13: 978-1-63177-999-2 (HB) The Review: If you’re looking for a cute and whimsical book about the many possibilities a...
Honoring Trailblazers – 5 Women Who Have Made Real and Lasting Change
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....
VOLUNTOURISM: MAKING “GIVING BACK” A KEY PART OF YOUR TRAVEL PLANS
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...
Book Review: Ahni and Her Dancing Secret
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,...
10 Current-Day African-Americans Who are Making Black History
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...
WHO IS MATAMBA AND WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW HIS NAME?
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...
Fellas: 9 First Date Tips that Will Make Sure You Get a Second Date
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...
Annoying Habits that Wives (and Husbands) Need to Let Go
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...
6 Tips to Help Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
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...