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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Remember my word of the year for 2021?! COMPLETION!! I Did It. I Made It! I’m Done! I Completed The Ultimate Blog Challenge! I blogged every day for the entire month of May. Despite mishaps and distractions I did it. Yep, 31 days of new blog posts and this is the final post. Feel free
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I read an article recently that listed 30 things that today’s kids will never know or understand. This is apparently a hot topic. A quick internet search will pull up dozens of articles. Some of the items listed in the article include: Pay phone/rotary phone/landline Encyclopedia VHS Mounted pencil sharpener Writing a check Camera film
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Conversations with Nicki Sanders monthly leadership interviews highlight the success strategies, advice, and career journeys of authentic women leaders in a variety of industries. These women are amazing, and I am honored to have the opportunity to share their stories with you. I am grateful for the awesomeness of my professional network. For May 2021, bringing
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My belief that is supported by facts: America is a country built on racism. The Founding Fathers owned Black human beings whom they considered property without any legal rights because they were not considered citizens of the United States. Structural racism is so ingrained in our identity that when we speak out against it, we
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