A Word to Self-Published Authors

Posted on by Ms. Marcie

You cannot judge a book by its cover, but it’s truly disappointing when you are looking forward to reading a book, and it’s filled with grammatical errors. One book I wanted to enjoy had a beautiful glossy cover and enticing title.  Unfortunately, I could not get pass the first page.  It was horrible! As much…

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NEGRO??

Posted on by Ms. Marcie

While completing my census form on yesterday, the option for chocolate people were Black, African American or Negro.  WTF? Negro?  The only option missing was “colored.”  I tell you.  The more things change, the more they stay the same. Today I was reading Brainwashed by Tom Burrell, and there was an image of a sign…

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Why Isn’t the Bullying at South Hadley School Receiving National Attention Like the Beating at Fenger High School?

Posted on by Ms. Marcie

You’re probably thinking, “You can’t compare the brutal beating of Fenger H.S. student Derrion Albert  to the death of Phoebe Prince, a freshman at South Hadley High School in Massachusetts.” No, I can’t compare the ways these two young people died unnecessarily.  Both were tragic. I can, however, highlight how the bullying at South Hadley…

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Black Tween Idol Needed

Posted on by Ms. Marcie

A Black Tween Idol between the ages of 10 – 13 is needed.  I would do it myself, but… On second thought, let me think about this. I have an 11-year-old sister who listens to Radio Disney and watches Disney movies, High School Musical and all that other good stuff for young people.  It is…

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I Want to Teach an After School Matters Program

Posted on by Ms. Marcie

But I missed the deadline.  However, if there are opportunities still available, please let me know.  I didn’t realize that I had things to offer until about two weeks ago.  Here are my two proposed projects. 1. I can have the students to conduct research on African American history, transcribe their information to create booklets…

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