Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
I remember being young and seeing the face of a young girl who was an activist for HIV/AIDS on television. Her name was Hydeia Broadbent. I didn’t truly know what this was at the time, but I knew it was some type of condition. When I saw her face, she looked like me, a…
**It is now Black History Month, and the theme is to honor Black Inventors in this series. ** Have you ever used an old elevator where you had to manually close the door(s)? The way my upper body strength is set up, this task is hard. Depending on the size of the elevator….
In my 10 years of adult work experience, I often notice how power and money has become the primary challenge. The job itself is not the issue most employees have. The demands to meet productivity have become the downfall of the workforce. In other words, quantity has outweighed quality in many lines of work….
Can you imagine waking up in a world where people support each other. The idea of competition is no longer a thing. Being separated by our differences is not an option. Although this is not something we see each day, it is something many of us dream about. In this month of love, I…
**It is now Black History Month, and the theme of the series is to honor Black Inventors. ** There was once a time when walkers were only the standard type. There were no options of a seat or storage area that we have today. Imagine a time when women with a menstrual cycle…
Since the beginning of time women entertainers, particularly in the music industry are judged against each other more often than men. Our society then runs with it, picking a side. When it comes to artists of color, there are already few who make it to the top due to our society’s continued bias. This…
It is American Heart Month. One that is important for all to recognize, especially for women. In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. Having medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes put you at a greater risk of having heart disease. The symptoms women experience…
**It is now Black History Month, and the theme of the series is to honor Black Inventors. ** Raise your hand if you have a security camera or alarm system in your home? I have one through the more popular Ring company. It is something I find very helpful in feeling secure…
What’s your favorite candy? Do you remember the time when you could buy candy at five cent for a small size, fifty cent for medium size, and so on. Well, I’m a Nerdy aka someone who enjoys Nerds candy. Living in NYC, we have corner stores/Bodegas where you can easily access a quick fix…
It is February, a month of Black History and one of love. A mother’s love for their child is one that can never be broken. Even if there are moments without contact, the love always exists. A documentary that premiered in 2021, but one that I had not seen until recently is The People…