It was a cold and brisk night in the District on February 27, 2015 when Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the legalization of marijuana for recreational and medical use. How fitting to complement the overwhelming vote of...
Author - Mindy Hill
Mindy Hill
It’s Black History Month: Do Blacks Really Want 40 Acres and A Mule?
One of the great benefits of living in the District of Columbia is that you never have to do the same leisure activity twice. From time to time I’m inspired to visit the museums, and that particular Spring...
In Black America, The Desire to Vote
Who to vote for in the 2016 Presidential election seems to be the million dollar question these days. Hopefully, the people will show up at the polls as they did to receive their lottery tickets in hopes to be the...
In Black America, Black History Facts
The style of teaching has most definitely changed since the 60’s. Teachers were more concerned with creating core lesson plans for the week, and less interaction with their pupils. Most students were...
Celebrating Black Excellence: Gil Scott-Heron
Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago in 1949. He was a highly influential and widely admired singer, jazz pianist, published poet, novelist and socio-political commentator. His work illuminates a philosophy of life...
In Black America, Access to Housing
In 2016, Washington, DC has more than 250 families which include children currently housed at the D.C. General shelter, however Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to close the decayed family shelter by 2018...
In Black America, Black History Facts
Although it’s the year two thousand sixteen sometimes it feels like it’s nineteen fifty just with social networking capabilities and advancements in technology. Not that long ago 1964 to be exact the...
In Black America, Black History Facts
Just in case you haven’t been on twitter lately you should hurry before the month is over. They have decided to pay tribute to Black History Month with the “Black Power” salute. Technology has...
Did You Know Before Black History Month, Ancient Egypt Existed?
Just sounding out the word “Ancient Egypt” is so rich and beautiful, in fact it was just that; the first dominant civilization in the Mediterranean world. Luckily, the Egyptian preservation of culture...
In Black America, Black History Facts
Ready… he was, but his teammates might not have been ready to receive the passes in Super Bowl 50, as Carolina Panther Cameron Newton played passionately. The defense among both teams was tremendous...
The Art of a Woman
Formation, is the essence of something, and a woman represents that which is life, ultimately creators of the universe which is the Art of a Woman. The Art of a Woman goes deeper than the first layer of her...
In Black America, Black History Facts
Bring on the chips, dip, wings and, Lager it’s Super Bowl 50! Before being drafted as the first overall pick by the Carolina Panthers, Cameron Newton played college football at Auburn, and what’s even...
Court Cases to Class Curriculum: Ongoing Challenges of Education
As a parent, two of the most challenging life decisions can be choosing where to give birth, and where to send your child to school. Although these challenges seem easy as ABC, even 123, – they’re not...
