Music and Mental Health

Music has always been soothing to my soul.  No matter the tribulation, task, or terribleness, music was my way to power through the pain – whether physical or mental.  Music allowed me refuge and permission to let out whatever emotions were bottled up inside.  Suffice it to say, music has a calming effect that prevents [...]

This Week in Washington: July 12, 2010

The White House: President Obama used his weekly address to announce that the Department of Veterans Affairs, led by Secretary Shinseki, will begin making it easier for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to receive the benefits and treatment.  This week, President Obama will travel to Holland, Michigan to discuss the economy.  Additionally, the Obama [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

In my best (worst) Lou Rawls voice, #listeningto "You'll Never Find" # Don't know what I was thinking waking up so damn early and going outside in this weather. # Smartened up real quick. My tail is back in the house 'til sundown. #NoImNotAVampire # Washinton DC is indeed hot like fire. Fitting for tonight's [...]

Football Moms: National Signing Day

By Shavannia Williams, Heels & Helmets Recently, I received several questions from “football moms” seeking advice on helping their sons choose a college to play football.  So, I decided to share a few points to help moms go through college recruiting with their sons.  This is not an endorsed list from a university or the NCAA, [...]

BE to New Grads: Job Hunting Mistakes

Black Enterprise has a good list of five mistakes for new grads to avoid when job hunting.  As unemployment rates remain high and people compete for work, securing a job will be no easy task for the 1.65 million undergraduates expected to enter the workforce this year according to the United States Educational Department. The [...]

This Week in Washington: July 6, 2010

The White House: President Obama used his weekly address to tout investments in the clean energy economy. This week, President Obama will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to the White House. The President will also be on the fundraising circuit with campaign trips to Kansas City, MO and Las Vegas, NV. The U.S. [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

Are you HIV positive? If you don't know, get tested. #knowyourstatus #gettested #ignorancekills #hiv # RT @raelt: Knowing Your HIV Status is living healthy… #GetTested # Is it me or are more people interested in the #BETawards than National HIV Testing Day? #GetTested # Given the statistics, one in twenty of the people at the [...]

Cell Phone Pet Peeves Just In Time for Cell Phone Courtesy Month

Okay, my cell phone pet peeves are many. But top on the list is being forced to listen to a one-sided conversation, having to listen to some ghetto fabulous ring tone, and being interrupted by ringing phones and text message notifications in the middle of a movie. I’ll admit I am liable for the occasional [...]

Getting Unstuck

Getting Unstuck Do you ever feel like your life is in neutral, neither gaining or losing ground? But you can’t really complain given there are many who would be happy to be on your position. “Life is good for you,” they say. But it feels anything but good. In fact, it feels like the same [...]

New Rules To Protect Against Overdraft Fees

Starting today, you’ve got more protection against God-awful overdraft fees.  Overdraft occurs when you write a check, make an ATM transaction, use your debit card to make a purchase, or make an automatic bill payment or other electronic payment for an amount greater than the balance in your checking account. Banks can charge anywhere from [...]

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