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June is Black Music Appreciation Month The White House: A Proclamation on Black Music Appreciation Month, 2021 From National Day: The United States has been celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month in June since 1979. The month of June is set aside to appreciate the contributions of African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters in American culture. […]
Juneteenth marks our Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, slavery was still legal in the United States and our ancestors were still enslaved. Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and […]
Let’s get this straight…again! Black Girls Rock! Is not racist. Black people are the group that is marginalized and in the minority. We can be biased and prejudiced, but we lack the power and privilege to be racist. Representation Matters. Black Girls Rock! counters the images of Black women fighting on reality tv, being abused […]
In addition to New Edition, cupcakes, and travel, I also love farm life. I am the city girl turned suburban girl who is moving toward being a farm girl. You know that social justice is important to me so today I want to bring your attention to the racism and discrimination that Black farmers have […]
I will continue to share career tips and life lessons on my blog, but sometimes I just want to chat with you all about random things. My random musings are a glimpse into my real life. I think they give you a better understanding of who I am as a person, not just an entrepreneur […]
There are women of color in the workforce who are ambitious, motivated, and ready to level up. They have goals they want to reach and are committed to making a positive difference in this world. They are amazing at what they do. They are reliable problem-solvers – the “go to” women on their teams. They […]
We all desire attention and praise. Recognition and connection are important to our self-image and performance. Accepting compliments is often tied to our self-perception or self-worth. When you were a little girl, were you told to be humble? Be polite? Not to brag? No one wants to spend time with people who are selfish or […]
Wait – (v.) stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or until something else happens What are you waiting for in order to move forward in your career? We are creatures of habit. We crave familiarity, safety, and security. Holding on miserably to safety and security can lead to settling and […]
My truth – May was kind of a blur as the world opened back up and I unintentionally dumped my normal routine and took on a few tasks that took me a bit off course. That will NOT happen in June. This adjustment to this new phase of our new pandemic life is real!! Last […]