By Maya Phillips Published Dec. 3, 2020 Updated Dec. 17, 2020 [D]uring his life, Wilson had transformed the American stage, which until he arrived had been largely imagined as the nearly exclusive realm of white male writers such as Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams and Eugene O’Neill, all of whom explored the limitations and failures of the American dream. But where their domestic dramas…
Read More August Wilson, American BardCommentator Maisie Sparks proves that when fighting for your rights reveals something in common with your “enemy,” the outcome can be a win for both sides – and for society. Read HERE.
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Read More Phase 1a, 1b or 1c? Do You Know Your Coronavirus Vaccine Group?The Founder’s Welcome Dr. Maulana Karenga As an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense. Given the profound significance Kwanzaa has for African Americans and indeed,…
Read More KwanzaaFor those of us who wear nail polish, there is much to discuss. Some of us make that weekly or bi-weekly trip to the nail salon. Others, who don’t have $25 or more (my last mani/pedi was $75!!!! natural nails, gel on fingers, special pedi ) to shell out for cute fingertips, do it at…
Read More Nails, Nails, NailsThe secret to superior fried oysters: Listen closely My favorite local seafood restaurant is only open Thursday through Saturday these days, so I needed to learn to make fabulous fried oysters, better than my usual. Here is what I learned. By Ann Maloney Crisp on the outside and custardy on the inside is the goal for…
Read More Oyster Po’BoysOn December 15, 1791, the new United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, confirming the fundamental rights of its citizens. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights of peaceful assembly and petition. Other amendments guarantee the rights of the people to…
Read More The Bill of RightsBY JOHN STOEHR DECEMBER 9, 2020 As you know, the Rev. Raphael Warnock is running to represent the state of Georgia in the US Senate against incumbent Republican Kelly Leoffler. This more than anything explains the extreme online reaction Tuesday to a short tweet by Warnock, declaring “I am a pro-choice pastor.” Erickson and his ghouls are trying to…
Read More REV. RAPHAEL WARNOCK TWEETS ‘I AM A PRO-CHOICE PASTOR’According to Maggie Haberman and NIcholas Fandos writing in the NY Times, “Despite recently suffering the most consequential in a string of defeats in his quest to subvert the results of November’s election, President Trump continued to insist that his plans to challenge his loss were “not over.” “It’s not over. We keep going,” Mr. Trump…
Read More Why do some people think this election is not valid?293,000+ deaths from COVID-19 to date more than 25,000 false or misleading statements the national debt increased by $7 trillion more recognition of Israel by Arab countries 666 children separated at the border from their parents, whose whereabouts remain unknown (others located) paid $750 in taxes in 2016 withdrew from 13 international treaties, agreements, and…
Read More Assessing 45Offered by some of the world’s top universities!! By Katie Smith December 8, 2020 I’m excited to share that there are some amazing, free classes we can take this winter as we listen to the wind blow outside. Here are several to check out, for good reasons. The Science of Well-Being Where: Yale UniversityWhy: Now more than…
Read More Fantastic — And FREE — Classes You Can Take This Winter From The Comfort Of Your HomeBiden had the vision, set the tone and topped the ticket. But he also recognized what he could not offer on his own, what a 78-year-old white man could never provide: generational change, a fresh perspective, and an embodiment of America’s diversity. For that, he needed Kamala Harris: California Senator, former district attorney and state attorney…
Read More Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Are TIME’s 2020 Person of the YearFrom WEbMD You Never Measure Your Feet When’s the last time a salesperson pulled out one of those steel slide things to measure your feet? (It’s called the Brannock Device.) With age, your arches fall, and gravity and weight stretch ligaments, so your foot can widen and lengthen. Get them sized every time you shop, or…
Read More Mistakes You’re Making With Your Shoes (And How to Fix Them)Only when people align on what racist behavior looks like will we be able to take practical steps to make those behaviors costly. JOHN RICE JUNE 21, 2020 Thirty years ago, my dad gave me his playbook to put racism to rest, and it inspired me to dedicate my career to executing his vision. Dad’s playbook…
Read More The Difference Between First-Degree Racism and Third-Degree RacismAlina Bradford Before you begin cutting deals, be sure to do your homework. That means reviewing your bills first, so you know how much you’re currently being charged for a product or service, and researching what promotional prices the company (and its competitors) are offering customers. Online shopping Insurance Cable and satellite media Read HERE.
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