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Continue reading →: Joaquin Phoenix Is No JokeI’ve never been one of those people who roll my eyes and say things like, “stick to playing make believe,” or, “stay in your lane, honey,” when movie stars and celebs use their platforms to comment on things outside the entertainment industry. We’re all human. Most things concern most people…
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Continue reading →: Kobe Bryant, Felicia Sonmez, and the Case of the Poorly Timed TweetSo, it’s been less than a week since Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that the world is mourning his death. There have been tributes all over the world, and endless news…
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Continue reading →: Jeanine Cummins, Perception Is EverythingIn Korean culture, age is everything. If someone older than you says jump, you jump. If they take something from you, you bow and don’t say a word. Even if they hit you in the head repeatedly, you take it. Thank God I live in the U.S. ‘cuz would seriously…
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Continue reading →: Sadly, There Are Predators EverywhereI like to poke fun at my mom when she’s upset about something and says, “I just don’t understand…” I usually laugh and interrupt with, “Yes, you do.” At 79 years of age, as well traveled and hard working as my mom is, there isn’t much she hasn’t seen or…
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Continue reading →: Meghan and Harry Can’t Win for LosingSo, everyone’s favorite couple – almost everyone – Meghan and Harry shocked the world this week when they announced plans to step back from senior roles in royal life, presumably to have a life, but also to work toward financial self-sufficiency. Sounds good, right? Who doesn’t want to be financially…
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Continue reading →: Is Shut Up a Bad Word(s)?The end of the year is prime time for reflection. People make resolutions, vowing to start new habits to enrich or improve – or both – their lives, and I’m no different. Except, I’ve already started. I have two big goals not just for 2020, but for the rest of…
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Continue reading →: There’s Something They’re Not Telling You About All These Black Beauty QueensIt has been a historic year for black women in pageantry. We’ve seen black women take major crowns before but never in this volume, and never so many in one year. There are five Black women currently holding major pageant titles: Miss Teen USA, Kaliegh Garris, Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi,…
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Continue reading →: Want to Win in 2020? You Need Clarity and Focus, and I Know How to Get ItSo, remember how I mentioned a few blogs back that I’m writing a book about family and the impact they can have on you personally and professionally? Well, here’s a sample from my baby. Woo. It’s kind of exciting to share it. Scary as hell, but exciting. Lemme know what…
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Continue reading →: A Black Woman’s Life Was Ruined by a WhatsApp Image She Didn’t Even SeeI don’t want to believe that when people of color are excessively punished for the flimsiest crimes, it’s related to race. I tend to over examine situations because I don’t want to be accused of pulling the race card. But sometimes there’s just no other reasonable explanation. These were my…
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