If Black Lives Matter, Why Don’t Black People Protest About “Black-on-Black” Crime?

Originally posted on Wake Up/Rise Up! Black America:
Photo: http://www.voguevoice.com/but-nobody-protests-black-on-black-crime/                            Black-on-Black Crime Myths Discredited Many opponents of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement point to the issue of “black-on- black crime” and question why we do not protest when a black person kills another black person. Their argument is to say that crimes committed…

#Yoga4Growth

So, in my quest for a newer, more flexible me, I have began a #Yoga4Growth challenge for February.  So far, I’m on day 5, and have gotten through my first week of yoga!! I am really enjoying it and it gives me some time to myself to unwind and meditate after a long day. I plan…

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Random Stories in my Head….

I have so many ideas in my head for short stories, and I just have to find the time to sit down and get them on paper. I’ve been so busy the last couple weeks with work, I haven’t had time to slow down and put the thoughts on paper. Luckily for me, they continue…

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#WhitWritesHerNovel: Are We Ready to Proof?

So I got my proof copy of Playing with Fire today, and I’m experiencing a flurry of emotions.  Most of all, I’m excited. I’m beyond excited and I have no idea how to deal with all this positive energy. Let me tell y’all something about me: When I say I’m an average person, I mean…

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Be blessed. 

If it’s morning and you made it through the night, be blessed. It’s a new day and a new opportunity to achieve and accomplish.  Have a great day! 

Joshua Bennett: In Case of Emergency

I notice that Thursdays are usually the days I get into my mellow-mode and listen to all types of good poetry and whatnot.  Here is a poem by one of my favorite poets, Joshua Bennett and it is called In Case of Emergency: Letter to my Nephew.  Enjoy!