In January, I wrote a story African American Women with HIV/AIDS Are Not Seen on TV because I felt that Black women are virtually ignored by mainstream media in general. Just look at TV shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox; blockbuster films; and TV commercials. They are NOT there. Anyway, I received a press release…
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I’ve Got to Start Thinking Globally
With my writings that is. I’m finding that I think locally because Shorty is a South Side Resource. However, my thoughts on my findings are universal. In fact, it would be better if other people knew, that way, it would take some of the pressure off of me. It’s not that what I’m doing is…
Ida B. Wells is Officially My Hero
While visiting the Freedom’s Sisters Exhibit at DuSable Museum, I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with 20 courageous and dedicated women in African American History. While it was the most blessed experience, I would have to say that learning about Ida B. Wells had the most profound impact on me. She…
Thanks So Much for Volunteering Me…Not!
I was at a meeting of a group to which I belong on Saturday because I needed a place to hang until my ride arrived. Please keep in mind that I was there out of need more than want. Anyway, a couple of the attendees were discussing things that could make our group a little…
What My Mentor Said About My Shorty Blog
My chest is sticking out right now. Read what my mentor, Paul Scott, said about my Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource blog. Marcie: This looks fantastic!! Congratulations on an excellent announcement. I haven’t gone through the links as yet but my first impression is that you have put together a first rate publication that…
I Have a New Book Idea – I’m So Excited
I can’t share all of the details because it just came to me a couple days ago, and I have to copyright a draft. All I know is that I want it published within six months. It won’t be that long, but it will be cool. Speaking of books, I am thinking about creating photo…
What’s Going on with Shorty?
First, I am excited that I was able to send the new and improved Shorty to people on my mailing list within a week of my goal. My site is set up to make money. I had to make sure it looked like money, so I included ads in the available spaces so my people…
Radio Disney Needs More Diversity
I am blessed to have an 11-year-old little sister who listens to Radio Disney. The music on the station is pretty safe for young people, and is not really bad on the ears. While I’ve been hesitant to say anything before now, I must say that Radio Disney needs more diversity. You can only listen…
Shorty Resource Blog is Done!
And it looks good! Check it out at www.goshorty.net. Don’t forget to sign up for updates while you’re there. There is good stuff in store!
Marcie’s Views on Race & Media in America
Let me begin by saying that I think that almost everything that happens in America is based on black and white. I’m not a rebel; I am a realist. And most of my opinions are based on my reality. The American media has very interesting ways of creating bonds and divisions based on these two…