Jennifer Brown-Banks is a gifted writer and poet who has been writing all of her life. It was not until she began writing as a requirement for a gifted student program in her teens that she realized that writing was not only a gift; it was also a passion. She didn’t fully embrace her talents…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Lucius Gantt: Controversial but Honest
Even though Lucius Gantt has been seen on TV, read in print and heard on radio, he is worthy of space on my site. I met Lucius in my early stages of journalism. He was a great source of wisdom and encouragement for me back then; and still is today. Lucius is a bold media…
30-Somethings Married 10 Years or More
Divorce is a deadly disease that is wiping out family structures at alarming rates across the United States. According to statistics reported by Divorce Magazine in 2002, the median age at first marriage for females is 25.3 and 26.9 for males. The median age at first divorce is 29 for females and 30.5 for males….
It Takes A Village: Proof Great Things Come in Small Packages
On August 20, 2008, a special screening of the movie, It Takes A Village, was shown at ICE Theater in Chicago. Written and directed by Ametra Gibson-Self, the movie is proof that great things really do come in small packages. This “small budget” film exploded with powerful, relevant and timely messages that spoke to people…
Pedro Fortineaux: Serving The Gresham Community for 15 Years
Pedro Fortineaux has been serving the Gresham community in Chicago for over 15 years. He skipped out of the community for a couple years. However, he returned when he was able to invest in a few storefront properties for his growing business ventures. He now owns 917 – 921 W. 87th Street which includes a…
Learn Latin Dance with Tracey B.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hckSh03h5Kg&feature=channel_page Dancing is Tracey B’s life, literally and figuratively. Her dancing life began with ballet and tap in her younger years. She later took jazz and modern dance. Latin, Steppin’, and Ballroom dance became passions in her adult life. However, Latin dance has been her joy for 16 years. In June 2008, she decided…
Inauguration Stories from Attendees
Feel free to share your experience while attending the 2009 Inauguration.
AS NOT SEEN ON TV is up and running!
My new blog, AS NOT SEEN ON TV, is up and running. Check it out at http://asnotseenontv.info. I am currently seeking 30-somethings married 10 years and more for the site. If you would like to share your story, please send your responses along with a photo to editor@asnotseenontv.info Name of each member of the couple…
MJM Speakers’ Circle – The World’s Best Toastmasters Club
[slideshow id=1] MJM Speakers’ Circle Toastmaster Club MJM Speakers’ Circle Toastmasters Club is by far the best Toastmasters Club in the world. How can I say this about one club in a worldwide organization that has “11,700 clubs and more than 235,000 members in 92 countries including 162 clubs in the Chicagoland area?* …
As NOT Seen On TV
As NOT seen on TV will be up and running by Friday, January 16, 2009. It is going to best the largest online resource for positive news, messages and messages. Be ready to share your good news soon!