Let me start by saying I love being married! Let me also say that marriage is not for everyone. There are many who opt for long-term relationships without the legal ties. But, that\’s not the topic here. There used to be a time when as little girls, we would fantasize about getting married. As we …
Marriage with a Purpose: Financial Security, Practicality, or Love? Read More »
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood I live in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, a working-class neighborhood in the northern part of New York City. As of 2020, Bushwick has the largest Hispanic community in Brooklyn, many are predominately Puerto Rican, Dominican, and people from South America. About 80% of the neighborhood\’s population is Hispanic. …
Gentrification During COVID – My Brooklyn Neighborhood Read More »
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound! Oh yes! January 20, 2021, my eyes filled with tears of joy as I watched Joe Biden and Kamala Harris be sworn in as our new President and Vice-president of this United States of America. The run of the show was amazing in itself. With the sounds of spirituality …
As the tears ran down my face my heart sunk to my stomach. No, they were not so much tears of fear, but more of disgust, concern, and frustration! What the world saw taking place on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, many are calling insurrection, revolt, riot, and uprising chaos. For me, it\’s all of these …
Who I Am I am a Black woman who holds a Doctorate in Education. I am a Black woman living in a gentrified neighborhood. I am a Black woman who is a wife, mother, daughter, and aunt. I am a Black woman who is concerned about my life and the healthiness of my body. I …
Is it Genocide or Suicide? For Me It\’s Self-Preservation! Read More »
The Gamma Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated is sponsoring its Annual American Education Week Essay Contest for middle school and high school students. Gamma Chapter solicits your support by encouraging your students’ participation in the 2018 American Education Week Essay Contest. The goals of this essay contest are to provide an avenue for …
