Many people told me that an HBCU was not realistic and would not prepare me for the “real world”. They were partially right; HBCUs aren’t representative of “the real world.” One reason I decided to go to an HBCU, in specific Howard University, was because HBCUs celebrate black culture. Attending an HBCU felt like aContinue reading “Why I felt an HBCU was right for me”
Category Archives: Education
It Is 2020 and the U.S. is Still Fighting Over the Equal Rights Amendment…
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” -section 1 of the equal rights amendment Since 1972 people have been fighting to validate the Equal Rights Amendment so that it can become law in our country. Unfortunately, it tookContinue reading “It Is 2020 and the U.S. is Still Fighting Over the Equal Rights Amendment…”
5 Things a Girl Needs to Know in Order to Begin Her College Application Process
So my mom has been asking me to write this post for a while. Thanks to social distancing I have run out of excuses as to why I don’t have the time. Once I sat down and actually completed this task, I realized I could have done this a long time ago and would notContinue reading “5 Things a Girl Needs to Know in Order to Begin Her College Application Process”
Let’s Talk About Auto Insurance
The younger generation has no patience with us Gen Xs! Or maybe it is just my daughters. I will admit, I am a little technologically challenged. Before I ask them to show me something on the computer or my phone, I have to mentally prepare myself for the sigh and eye roll that always seemsContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Auto Insurance”
Shout Out to All of My GEN Xs: A little inspiration for us!
Apparently being 49 years old makes me a Gen Xer. There are some people out there in the world that believe that life for Gen Xs is basically over. Those people attribute my desire to go hard and pursue my passion in my 40’s to me “going off the deep end” or having a badContinue reading “Shout Out to All of My GEN Xs: A little inspiration for us!”
CREDIT SCORE: The Basics for my “Gen Zs”
The question should not be can HE pay your bills. The question should be can YOU PAY YOUR OWN BILLS. Landing the perfect job with a reasonable salary is only part of the equation when it comes to your success as you transition into adulthood. When you find that perfect apartment after graduation and yourContinue reading “CREDIT SCORE: The Basics for my “Gen Zs””
What are your thoughts on Capital Punishment?
Hi everyone! I know I haven’t posted in a while. My apologies. I really have missed blogging. Lately, it seems that all of my energy has been consumed between mommy duties and practicing law. I will share some of my mommy duty stories with you later. I promise! But today, I woke up wanting toContinue reading “What are your thoughts on Capital Punishment?”
My Teacher
On December 21, 1990 I bought a future teacher into the world. Of course. I had no clue at the time of what was in store for her. And, through the years, as she was deciding which direction she should head in, I must honestly say the last thing I ever encouraged her to doContinue reading “My Teacher”