We have had several prominent journalists to retire and/or die in Chicago recently which makes room for other journalists to come behind them. While I’m not really trying to do broadcast, I do see those openings as opportunities for me – if only as a writer. I’m making my name in the journalism (and blogging) world slowly but…
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With Ownership Comes Responsibility
This is true with anything. If you want to house, you have to pay the mortgage, expenses and unforeseen repairs. If you want a car, you have to pay the note, insurance, gas and all the other expenses that come along with it. If you want a business, you have to work in it and…
Celebrating 20 Years of Real Men Cook in Chicago
I was blessed with the opportunity to attend Real Men Cook for the first time ever this year. Celebrating 20 years of family, food and health, this event was held at the new Kennedy King College campus on 63rd and Halsted on Father’s Day, June 21, 2009. Yvette Moyo, President & Co-Founder of Real Men Cook,…
Video from Good Gyrrl Open House
Now that Tasha has shared stories about the Good Gyrrl Open House and the organization and founder, Relana Johnson; it’s now time to check out Good Gyrrl for yourself. [kaltura-widget wid=”nva0qbrdts” width=”410″ height=”364″ type=”grey” addPermission=”0″ editPermission=”0″ /]
Kweli Kwaza – Real Father, Real Man
Kweli Kwaza was nominated and selected as the Real Father, Real Man by Tom Joyner. Nominated by his wife, Anita, Kweli was quite honored and shared the recording with people close to him. Although his nomination was heard over the airwaves, it has NOT been seen on TV. It is truly a honor to be on his…
Promoting the Positive within the Positive
Digging through the mounds of news related websites scattered throughout the Internet, I sadly found nothing but heart wrenching stories. As a writer for a website that promotes nothing but positive stories, it was hard for me to swallow the information I was obtaining. Completely understanding that there are negative things in the world; hence it’s…
“Seasoned” Citizens Who Roller Skated in Chicago
Looking for “seasoned citizens” who roller skated in Chicago in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. I need their stories. Contact me at 877-570-5228.
Chicago Connections Disappoints
I am working on a story about the African American beauty industry. Currently, I am focusing on hair. Chicago has a large number of sources for me. Do you know that I have only been able to get help from Ms. Clawson at Dudley’s Beauty College? And I truly appreciate it. I reached out to…
Irv and Alma Phillipson: 60 Years of Blessings
I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Phillipson for the story. The love and adoration he has for his wife could be heard as she shared the story about their partnership. Allow me to pass that information on to you. Irv and Alma Phillipson, the parents of five, will be married 60 years in…
My Blogging Addiction Has Grown
I attended WordCamp Chicago last weekend and was surrounded by WordCamp junkies of all kinds. They spanned from developers to bloggers to people who wanted to blog. It was great! Also, many of the people who brought laptops stayed on Twitter which means I really need to tap into the power of Twitter. Going to…