Fredrick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” He delivered it in 1852. Fellow Citizens: Pardon me, and allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here today? What have I or those I represent to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom…
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The Writing Life: My Purpose In Writing for Teens
Writing is not only my passion; it’s my purpose. I know I have been commissioned by God to share things people would not know otherwise, thus Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource and As NOT Seen on TV. However, I am still trying to determine my writing purpose for my teens (when I finally get…
Are You Kidding Me???
I had a meeting with a male prospect on Saturday regarding a blogging opportunity. This dude veered off the blogging path on so many levels. We did have a discussion on Black history and the state of Black Americans today, which wasn’t business-related, but it wasn’t inappropriate conversation either. First, he used sex as an…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: I Am Stressing Myself Out – Ugh!
As I get closer to launching and presenting my new event casting service, I find that I am stressing myself out. This is NOT good. I was thinking about the marketing materials I need as well as the words needed to present my service to prospects. After tripping for a full 30 minutes, I realized…
Things I Hate
I hate when people argue with me about things I know that are absolutely true. I hate when people tell me things about me even though they have not a clue about me or what I do. I hate the parking meters in Chicago. I hate the low status of black people in America even…
Double Standards in America
Do you have issues about double standards in America? I have run into many of them as an educated Black woman in America. Read my thoughts on Double Standards in America and Double Standards on Speech and Race in America on As NOT Seen on TV. What are some double standards you’ve experienced personally?
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: It’s Official; I’m Official
As I get closer to really working my live blogging service within my target market, there are a few official things I need to make me official. Of course, capital is one, but faith is still at work here. There is a little trickle with my cash flow, but not enough to sustain a business….
Double Standards in Speech & Race in America
Double Standard in Speech Why are black people who speak on obvious racial differences considered militant? Yet white people who speak their ignorance of racial differences (on so many levels) are practicing freedom of speech. Double Standard in Speech & Race It is my opinion that no matter how educated, how cultured or how well…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Mashable & Mary Mitchell
First, I just applied to write for Mashable, the top social media guide. I have an article angle that I know will fit their needs. I’ll let you know when they contact me. Second, I had the pleasure of a full 5-minute conversation with Sun-Times reporter, Mary Mitchell, at the National Association of Black Journalist…
The Writing Life of Marcie Hill: Marcie’s Lessons – June 2010
Here are my lessons for June. I have everything and everyone I need at this moment to make my dreams come true I know more than I think I know I am smarter than I think I am My success or failure is in my hands It helps to be surrounded by people who care…