Denise Esther Zaninelli, affectionately known as Ms. Z, was a vibrant woman whose smile could brighten any day and whose spirit could lift any atmosphere. She lived an adventurous life on her own terms, which included not leaving home without pink lipstick and nails. Denise was born October 12, 1957, the youngest of three children,… Continue reading Ms. Z
Month: August 2020
All Hands On Deck!!!
I’ve shared/mentioned a few great articles to groups this week: 1. A Black woman running to be president of the local NAACP 2. A Black family taking their lacrosse talents to teach children in neighborhoods that aren’t exposed to the sport 3. A Black woman highlighted for being a vocal educator and strong force within… Continue reading All Hands On Deck!!!
Today’s It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know Chronicles…
I don’t know how Michai’s boss found me, but she inboxed me a few years back and asked to meet for lunch. Although I try to avoid awkward situations with strangers, specifically White strangers, our mutual friends list was solid so I agreed. I could tell she was passionate about life, which included teaching children… Continue reading Today’s It’s Not What You Know, But Who You Know Chronicles…
“All My Life I Had To Fight…”
I was 4 years old when The Color Purple premiered. I had no business watching it as many times as I did, learning all the lines and understanding the content. Yet, I cried (still cry) when Ms. Sophia returned home from jail and felt her children didn’t know her, when Ms. Celie got her seamstress… Continue reading “All My Life I Had To Fight…”
Happy Birthday To Michai And His Dad (Sort Of…)
Michai is employed and you can’t tell him nothing! He had Civics and Economics in the Fall of 2019, where they discussed subject matter such as taxes and cost of living. He also participates in a finance class through Crosby Scholar’s AAMPED, so when I saw him calculating what he thought was to be deposited… Continue reading Happy Birthday To Michai And His Dad (Sort Of…)