Wearing earrings from Oprah, and standing on the shoulders of Maya Angelou. You go, girl. You go.
Year: 2021
Green Bean Fries – for my friend Carol
To be made in your air fryer, or oven. 1 pound fresh green beans 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 T garlic powder or garlic salt 2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 cup all-purpose flour cook
I didn’t see the insidious ways women are held back — until I became a widow
By Fernanda Santos FEBRUARY 3, 2021 It’s exhausting to be a widow and single mother — and not just because of the responsibilities. For me, fatigue comes from having to constantly engage wit
Six Sneaky Ways To Make Brownie Mix Taste Homemade
By Jessica Furniss January 19, 2021 Use melted butter instead of oil. (I thought everyone knew this one!) Add mix-ins like cookies and candies. (This one, too!!!) Underbake, just sl
Google Play Music data will be deleted soon
On February 24, 2021, Google will delete all of your Google Play Music data. This includes your music library with any uploads, purchases and anything you’ve added from Google Play Music. After t
What is a magical negro?
You don’t know?!!! Here is a place to get started. Tropes in Entertainment Media: “Magical Negro”.
Navy Bean Soup
Stimulus payments help some, but beans make a lot of food for not so much money. A bowl of beans, a big piece of cornbread, what else can you ask for? Navy Bean Soup 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy
Honor and Learn This Black History Month
By Adrienne Gaffney Jan. 30, 2021 It’s not an understatement to describe the events of the past year as historic, and particularly for Black Americans. The nation elected it
Did You Know?
42,842,000 = The Black (only) population in the United States in 2019, about 13% of the total US population. 48.2 million = The number of black people in the US, black only or in combination, in 20
Black History Month
The Black History Month 2021 theme, “Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity” explores the African diaspora, and the spread of Black families across the United States. You can’t
My Favorite Apple Pie
Here is my favorite apple pie recipe. it is the easiest to make, looks gorgeous and tastes divine. Get your apples. I have pans of all sizes, so I will say that it takes more apples than you expect
Just Don’t Call Her a Ghostwriter
By Gal Beckerman Jan. 24, 2021 Michelle Burford has a fuzzy, purple ski hat, and when she puts it on, she can channel voices. It’s a magic she has manifested many times, mo
Want to thank Black women? Here’s how.
Christine Emba Jan 6, 2021 Stacey Abrams did it. The former lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate has turned Georgia, once reliably red, to blue. Due in large part to the tireless organizing of
How to Store Apples So They Stay Fresh
By Corey Williams Updated June 12, 2020 Apples love cool temperatures (30 to 35 degrees, to be exact). That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t store them on your counter. If you plan to e
The Pomodoro Technique Is the Secret
By Jessica Bennett January 15, 2021 Staying focused throughout the day can be one of the biggest hurdles to completing your to-do list. Especially now that many people are juggling