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Black Mamba’s Powerful Legacy

I went on a long meditative, leisurely walk yesterday without my cell phone. To my surprise when I returned home, there were news reports stating that Kobe Bryant, the legendary Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, was killed in a helicopter accident. My heart instantly restricted from hurt as if someone had hit me directly inContinue reading “Black Mamba’s Powerful Legacy”

PUBLIC EDUCATION ROI – FOLLOW THE $

In this country, we have been gifted with a free education through the public school system. In theory, children across the US attend a public school of their choice. There are even other school options available for parents who do not want to opt into the public school system including private voucher and charter schools.Continue reading “PUBLIC EDUCATION ROI – FOLLOW THE $”

karma*

Equilibrium: Written by Try Karma never comes or goes its always consistent always with in vision vicious with conviction one soul mission to keep balance with malice with in each citizens chalice

I’s Healed! Mask Off !

So far on this blogging journey, I have shared some insight on issues related to colorism and self hate – – prevalent in the black community. Whether you agree or disagree, it is worth researching for yourself and perhaps doing a little soul searching, self evaluation, and metacognition to see if anything applies to you.Continue reading “I’s Healed! Mask Off !”

DIS-loyal-ROYALS?

In these modern times, I have been shocked and often saddened by the state of past relationships. Recently, new reports have been focusing on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, also known as the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, choosing to abdicate their official position within the British Royal family. The DIS-loyal-ROYALS seemingly planned, plotted andContinue reading “DIS-loyal-ROYALS?”

Happy Birthday King!

America’s Marathon Continues!

loy·al·ty /ˈloiəltē/

Loyal comes from the Old French word loial which means something like “legal”. If someone is only loyal to you because the law requires them to be, that’s not authentic loyalty, which should come from the heart – – not contractually bound. Similar: allegiance, faithfulness, fidelity, obedience, steadfastness, trueness, trustworthiness, commitment, dedication Opposite: disloyalty, treachery,Continue reading “loy·al·ty /ˈloiəltē/”

Are Good Teachers Born or Created?

Was I born to teach or naw? If you look at my limited teaching experience the answer would be “that’s a no for me dog” as former American Idol judge Randy Jackson is known for saying. The potential was definitely there, or at least I was told that I had the gift, but I alsoContinue reading “Are Good Teachers Born or Created?”

A New Day, New Year, New You

As we approach the end of the year, roaring towards 2020, people across the globe begin to think about New Year’s resolutions. They develop goals ranging from losing weight, eating healthier, finding a new job, starting a business, and to gaining some new prized, material possession. Many believe that achieving these goals will help themContinue reading “A New Day, New Year, New You”

Freedom

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ― Nelson Mandela “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre “Freeing yourselfContinue reading “Freedom”