A Fun Reading List for Children & Teens. Books For Children (8) 1. Grace Goes to Washington By Kelly DiPucchio and Illustrated By Leuyen Pham (40 pages, 2019) Grace learns about the three branches of U.S. government (judicial, legislative, and executive) and applies it to the classroom setting. This book has a good storyline andContinue reading “💖Summer Reading List 2022”
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💖Repost: The Nubian Princess
The Nubian Princess The ancient Kingdom of Kush (Cush) (1070 B.C.E- 300s C.E.) located in Nubia was the home of Black Pharaohs, Kandakes (Queen Mothers), and a fierce army of warriors renowned for their superb archery skills. The Nubians’ homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history.Continue reading “💖Repost: The Nubian Princess”
June 2022 Edition
Culture & News Our Wedding Day June is known as the most popular month for weddings. It’s a wonderful time for a couple to pledge their love and union to each other. The online magazine: Black Bride.com has ideas for planning, inspiration, and examples of real weddings. The magazine features Shaira Howard and Ricky GrinsteadContinue reading “June 2022 Edition”
🍎Special Edition: A Nation in Apostasy?
A Nation in Apostasy? The biblical time of the Prophet Jeremiah was an era when the people of Israel had forsaken the Lord Almighty. Instead, they embraced polytheism, idolatry, acts of injustice, and various forms of wickedness. Jeremiah instructed the leaders and people to repent and return to the ways of the Almighty. Otherwise, JerusalemContinue reading “🍎Special Edition: A Nation in Apostasy?”
May 2022 Edition
Culture & News Inflation: Rising Food Prices The United States has experienced a recent rise in grocery and gasoline prices. This inflation has many clutching their purses and wallets in quite a fright. Take a deep breath and let us consider the situation. There are things that can be done to ease some effects onContinue reading “May 2022 Edition”
Special Edition: Beyond CRT: A State of Hypocrisy and Enabling?
Beyond CRT: A State of Hypocrisy and Enabling? Critical Race Theory or CRT has been a hot topic of debate and scrutiny in recent times. It has been outlawed in some U.S. states, including my home state of Mississippi. But what is CRT? According to the American Bar Association (2021): “CRT is not a diversityContinue reading “Special Edition: Beyond CRT: A State of Hypocrisy and Enabling?”
April 2022 Edition
Culture & News Public Service Announcement: Pseudo-intellectuals The following P.S.A. is based on my own opinion and observation. It addresses a section of content creators and does not apply to all content creators. There appears to be a rise of pseudo-intellectuals in the social media sphere, particularly in the African-American community. I have noticedContinue reading “April 2022 Edition”
March 2022 Edition
Culture & News Thoughts About Ethnicity The world is a diverse place of people, languages, beliefs, and ethnicity. Russia has more than 120 ethnic groups, the Philippines has more than 180 ethnic groups, and Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups. But what is ethnicity? According to the book, Introduction to Sociology 2e (2015):Continue reading “March 2022 Edition”
Bonus Book Review: The Ancient Black Arabs
The Ancient Black Arabs The opportunity to learn about Black History extends beyond the borders of one nation. Learn more about Blacks of the Middle East in the book: The Ancient Black Arabs by Anu M’Bantu (2012, 38 pages, kindle edition). This short book introduces the basic concepts of skin complexion and ethnicity in theContinue reading “Bonus Book Review: The Ancient Black Arabs”
February 2022 Edition
Culture & News A Brief History of Courage Each of us have a gift -or if you will, a talent. A divine blessing bestowed upon us to use at our will. But are we courageous enough to use these gifts in times of uncertainty? Dictionary.com defines courage as: “the quality of mind or spirit thatContinue reading “February 2022 Edition”
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