Democrat Ilhan Omar made history Tuesday night, by becoming the first Somali-American Muslim refugee to make it to the US Congress! The victories came on an election night when members of multiple minority groups had a chance to score electoral firsts. Voters in Minnesota and Michigan on
Growing up, it was not common in many families of my era to sit with our parents and watch the news. Now even in this era there’s a television or laptop in every room and everyone is doing his or her own thing. Teaching our
Do you ponder and wonder about what it means to be a Muslimah? Yes, it is important you know who you are and what you represent both as Muslim and as a woman. Next you have to give your life a purpose, you’d need to
Photo Retrieved 9/10/18- via TwitterOwens, who’s well known for his character Elvin Tibideaux, has been employed at the grocery store for 15 months to make ends meet between gigs. The actor said that he was devastated by the pictures at first but received an overwhelming
Grace In the Meantime: The Power of Vision While serving out her 10-year sentence for a non-violent crime at the Lee Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, GA, Sassy Harrison could often be found tucked away scribbling notes in a composition book. A free spirit,
How about Pharrell’s “Happy,” Kirk Franklin’s “Smile”, and of course our boy Little Duval with his mega-hit on Not giving Two F***s? These artists in their own little way, asking that we stop and smell the roses and thank the Almighty that despite it all we are
Will Miss Becky please raise her hand right now? As I think about that phrase I can hear Plies’southern accent drooling out the words at the beginning of his infamous hit, “Becky.” If you’re familiar with the song then you’re aware of what it insinuates: that
stock image, retrieved on 2-13-18. Valentine’s Day is here and love is definitely in the air and there shall be a new generation of Virgos and Libras created by lovers all over the world. Who drinking the water? Just kidding, but, maybe not. If you are the
