When the COVID-19 pandemic first took place, I think people were forced to sit down and reflect on life because we did not know what was to come tomorrow. Here in New York City, you had people banging pots and pans at 7pm each night to show love to healthcare workers and other essential…
Author: Virtual Afro Woman
Hip, Hip, Hooray, The Strike is Over… And Now
If its members vote to ratify the contract, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike is now officially over. After over 100 days of fighting, the studios finally agreed to what the actors were fighting for in this new world of streaming services and artificial intelligence. When I first heard of this strike, I was…
To All the Veterans Past and Present…
Today is your day to be honored for your service to this country. The sacrifice you are making or have made is beyond measure. You all may not get your full recognition from your home country but we see you and appreciate you. Happy Veterans Day to you all! Here’s a list of some great…
It’s a Family Affair- Thanks for Giving (Part Two)
I’m sure most of you have heard of the saying “Treat others as you want to be treated.” There was a time when children were taught this, and it continued to be reinforced in their early years as an attempt to fill the world with compassionate adults. With this coming of age lesson, you…
On My Block
Recently, the New York State Attorney General Letitia James concluded that People of color in the state are less likely to own a home, more likely to be denied a mortgage, and face a higher borrowing cost. With this comes a large racial wealth gap because real estate is a great investment that leads…
Family Affair: Thanks for Giving (Part One)
It is now November! On the last Thursday of this month, we have Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S.; it’s a time where many gather, whether family or friends, and surround each other with love. This is usually done through food/drinks, laughs, and activity. In this collection of posts, we will focus on a…
Long as I Live
What do you think of when you think of your legacy? We have so many things to do in our daily lives that sometimes the thought of our legacy is the last thing on our minds. I can describe myself as a planner for most things and even though I have yet to…
Pinky Blues
When you know it’s October and you hear about wear pink, we all know it’s for Breast Cancer Awareness. This form of cancer affects women the most, but can affect men as well, so attention from both men and women is necessary. The biggest advice about early detection has been to schedule an annual…
Imagine All the People
Human beings were created to have more cognitive and social skills to interact and advance in a way that other animals could not. Our brains are not fully developed at birth but through learned experiences and typical development, the brain goes on to having various functional skills including executive functioning. These skills help us…
Extra, Extra, Prime Day Books are Here!
Alexa, what books are on sale! Alexa, what e books are on sale! October 10th and 11th is Prime Day. Below you will find some of my recommendations of recent and older classic books that you are sure to enjoy because I read them. Happy Reading! $8.54 Paperback $6.07 Paperback $11.63 Paperback $7.11 Paperback $8.09…