Cheryl and Deryl McKissack I was so moved seeing and hearing the news feature on these sisters, I needed to learn more about the amazing accomplishments of these successful Black female business owners! What I learned about the McKissack family brought tears of proudness to my eyes. First, let’s look at some statistics. In 2020, …
In addition, Black police officers still encounter racism on the job. However, they face additional challenges as they patrol the streets to keep communities safe. And so, my story begins about Black police officers – Black in Blue. People need and want to feel safe in their communities and everyday life. Protection must be provided. …
The \”race faces\” of political leadership are changing and becoming more diverse than ever before. I’ve often said in previous posts that politics is not my thing. But ever since New York City got its first Black mayor, then the United States of American elected its first Black president – twice – then the 2020 …
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“Home is a notion that only nations of the homeless fully appreciate and only the uprooted comprehend.” ― Wallace Stegner, Angle of Repose The basic needs that most people have, and others don’t, are taken for granted. What am I referring to? Why do I say this? Having a roof over my head with walls, floors, and …
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Conformity is the process whereby people change their beliefs, attitudes, actions, or perceptions, thus moving toward a group norm. Conformity, to some seems to be “the trigger” word when partnered with cultural diversity. I asked myself, why is that? Must a person comply and accept even when they disagree with something? Do they go along …
\”No one is able to make the female a Queen except her father – Arab Proverb If you read any of my previous articles, you know how emotional I can get when I’m passionate about something or being transparent as the tears rolled down my cheeks. Well, this time is no different. Although I was …
As the world continues to be faced with unprecedented change, leaders are adapting their agenda to deal with challenges and obstacles to tackle the top issues of the day. For over 25 years, I functioned as an Executive or Special assistant to someone. I was comfortable being a courageous follower and leading from behind. In …
As humans, we are life-long learners. I often share in my posts that I am amazed at how much I am enlightened to new things that I never really paid too much attention to. Today, is no different. While relaxing, I began to surf through to see what was on TV. I came across a …
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I am currently participating in a 5-day forum on Advancing Equity in Aging. The 4th day included a presentation on equity and access in the Alzheimer’s community. The information shared is important in advancing the work I do within my agency as well as advocating for system change in how care, resources, and support are …
As a child, I remember watching the TV special Puff the Magic Dragon. The story is about an ageless dragon name Puff and his playmate, Jackie Paper, a little boy who grows up and loses interest in the imaginary adventures of childhood and leaves Puff to be with himself. The story takes place \”by the …
