Here we are, 2016 and in too many ways not enough has changed when we look at society and the state of our communities. When I turn on the news, I see headline after headline about death- someone got shot, whether it be by the police or civilian, assaulted, robbed, stabbed, civil rights being violated every …
Get rid of the clutter in your life
Life is precious. It's not promised, and at times can be quite unpredictable. What I've learned is that some of the greatest moments in your life won’t necessarily be the things that you do; they will be the things that happen to you. Now, this doesn’t mean you can’t take action to affect the outcome …
The state of America today as I see it
So it's no secret that as a country, we Americans tend to comfortably reside in a perpetual state of denial as to the true state of the world we live in. As a country, we don't learn from the past, we choose to not heed the wisdom of those who have fought against oppression, enslavement, …
What does it really mean to be a Feminist?
I've come to realize that there are way too many misconceptions of what feminism is and what it means to be a feminist. To break it down, feminism is a movement aimed at supporting, defining and defending political, economic, cultural, and social rights for women. A feminist is someone who advocates and/or supports these rights. Very simple. …
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So now non-black women are being celebrated for having big butts-what the what?
I'm almost at a loss for words after having watched J Lo's video for "Booty" featuring Iggy Azalea. I mean, really?? Okay J Lo, you're a grown woman I get it, and just because I may frown on you being 45 and a mother and wonder why in the world you would want to put that …
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Why I enjoy being in the 40+ club
You know, I began to notice the shift in my attitude and mindset when I was in my late 30's really. And it didn't happen all at once, it was a gradual change, one that quite honestly I didn't truly appreciate until I found myself in certain situations, where I actually stepped back and examined …
The age of the Super Hero
Over the past 10 years or so, we have all been hungry for films that feature a hero in them—from Spiderman, to Ironman, to Captain America, to the Guardians of the Galaxy, which according to the latest box office reports, is the #1 movie of the summer, grossing nearly $252 million. We especially love the …
Ever have one of those days?
Have you ever had one of those days where you're just not feelin it? And by "it", I mean, the work you're doing, the b.s. with society, folks who don't seem to appreciate what they have, folks who seem to have an abundance and still don't want to help, incompetent folks, situations that are out …
Dawn M. Edwards 