Book Recommendation: Black Woman Redefined – Available Now!

My good friend and colleague former JET Columnist, White House Reporter, MSNBC / Grio.com & Essence contributor Sophia Nelson has penned a new book that everyone is talking about! Black Woman Redefined:  Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in The Age of Michelle Obama. We all heard about and were appalled by the Psychology Today article last week [...]

Cinco De Mayo: What Are We Celebrating Again?

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Yes, it is the 5th of May.  But do you know the reason you’ll be toasting Coronas this evening? Contrary to what you’ve heard, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day.   Cinco de Mayo is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and [...]

Worth Reading: President Obama’s Statement Announcing the Killing of Osama bin Laden

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON OSAMA BIN LADEN Good evening.  Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who’s responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. [...]

Good Question: How Does the NFL Lockout Impact the Draft?

The savvy experts at Heels & Helmets have the answer: The NFL lockout ended yesterday by a court ordered injunction. Doors are open for players to return to work this morning, but this does not mean that business is back to usual. The collective bargaining agreement expired so the teams and players are operating without [...]

Have We No Shame?

Have We No Shame? Hat tip to Politics from the Eyes of An Ebony Mom for highlighting a recent article written by Star Jones for Uptown Magazine. I’m not a Star Jones fan. But I’m also not a hater. She operates in a realm of celebrity I rarely pay attention to. So it was with [...]

My Summer in Japan and Ways You Can Help

One of the coolest things I’ve done in my life is study abroad. For three months in college, I studied Japanese in Japan. Talk about a culture shock! But the people were warm, thoughtfully curious, and especially kind. In the major cities, I could close my eyes and feel like I was back home hearing [...]

How Ethnic Can You Be At Work?

Marie Claire has an excellent article on women professionals navigating their ethnic or religious traditions within the work environment: In the last decade, the number of minority women in mid- and senior-level managerial positions increased almost 50 percent, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. And despite working in offices that claim to embrace cultural [...]

We Must Do Better

Heels & Helmets Superbowl XLV Primer

Are you ready for some football?  Whether you’re watching the game with your man or going to a Superbowl Party you need to be prepared to talk shop with the boys (and girls).  Our favorite sports blog, Heels & Helmets has a great four part series to get you up to speed by Sunday’s game.  [...]

After the Myomectomy (Part 2): How I’m Feeling and Lessons Learned

I feel great.  In fact, I feel better than I have in the last two years to be truthful. My energy levels are through the roof.  Prior to the surgery, I would usually wake up tired and be tired and ready for bed by 8 pm.  I now wake up rejuvenated and eager to start [...]

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