The United States of America is on the precipice of seeing another first in the anticipated retirement announcement of Washington, D.C. Justice Stephen Breyer from his seat as one of the nine justices on the Supreme Court. This announcement set off the usual frenzied speculation about who will be “the pick,” just like it did […]
The Invisible Black Business Woman – You Will See Me Now! Read More »
Referenced in my previous post was a 2021 Harvard Business Review report indicating that in the U.S., Black female entrepreneurs are launching businesses at higher rates than white men and white women. The report also includes obstacles faced by Black women and some of the issues of starting and maintaining their businesses. As written earlier,
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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,
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
Baltimore City: Bright Lights at the End of the Tunnels Read More »
Because of last year’s election results, it can be inferred that the majority of residents in 25 of 50 states believe that diversity trainings and the study of institutional racism constitute “Radical Left,” anti-American, spiteful propaganda that demonizes America and Americans as irredeemably racist. They’ve arrived at this conclusion because they and the conservative politicians
Gentrification—the transformation of neighborhoods from low value to high value—is a long-debated issue in the United States. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), gentrification can lead to negative health consequences for affected individuals, including limited access to affordable housing, quality schools, transportation, social networks, and safe outdoor spaces for recreation and exercise. In
Settling Estates in DC: Dying Without a Will, the Probate Process, and Gentrification Read More »
Sunday, June 20, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, June 18, 2021, in the 200 Block of 51st Street, Southeast. At approximately 8:00 pm,
In July, all the White House staffers are coming back to work. But will they be in their offices as much as they were before the pandemic? And what about the many federal agencies in the District? What is the future of work for government employees? Federal workers will have hybrid workplaces under Biden\’s administration.
A Shift to Remote Government Jobs Is Changing D.C. Read More »
June 7, 2021 As of June 2021, COVID-19 has claimed more than 1,100 lives in the District. In addition to the tens of thousands of residents who got sick from COVID-19 and struggled to recover, tens of thousands more lost jobs or saw their hours cut and struggled to make ends meet. During the pandemic,
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