One of the only reasons Michai allows me to continue to post about him is because he knows how much he’s learned from other people’s life experiences. He also understands that one of the only reasons I will continue to share is if I can be transparent about the positive and not so positive things… Continue reading Our Journey to Graduation During a Pandemic…Part 1
Category: HBCU Chronicles
“Thank You For Being A Friend…”
We ended 2021 losing America’s Golden Girl, Betty White. We learned today of the loss of a father/friend/mentor to many, as well as, an incredible history maker…Sidney Poitier. Before losing both of them, I lost a dear friend by the name of Ms. Peggy. If you want to learn a little more about her, she… Continue reading “Thank You For Being A Friend…”
What A Difference A Year Makes (or is it really that different?)
I typically start my day with meditation and reflection, and many of my reflections come from Facebook memories. The first memory of today was from last year and is listed below. Thinking about all that’s happened in the last 365 days sent me into a morning of praise and worship, including uttering prayers of thankfulness… Continue reading What A Difference A Year Makes (or is it really that different?)
Brotherly Love…
If you’re following the Our Kijiji vlog, you heard me talk about how proud I am of the Mount Tabor High School football team, and that I wanted to highlight the seniors but was waiting on their info. Well, out of 17 seniors, I still only have 3 submissions. 🙄 My desire to highlight them… Continue reading Brotherly Love…
Our Kijiji
My mother loves to tell the story of how I would throw (I think it was more of a “drop”) my pacifier on the floor and refuse to pick it up. “They say” I used to cuss when I “dropped” it too. Her favorite part is when someone would take my arm and place it… Continue reading Our Kijiji
We Are Family…
Weather caused the cancellation of a few plans this morning, one being football practice. The “free” time afforded us the opportunity to attend the Black Achievers’ event to discuss the diversity of the Black family. India Reaves, a North Carolina Central Alumna, and very impactful and popular teacher returned as the speaker. India took a… Continue reading We Are Family…
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 3
I later learned from the sister and the niece about all she had been dealing with, and how they were in search of someone to make sure she ate when she returned home. In the midst of trying to find someone, the sister said she was going to keep her for the time being. I… Continue reading “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 3
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 2
One set of neighbors included a mother and daughter who were memorable for their smiles, calmness and fancy attire. The daughter retired from teaching in New Jersey and returned home to care for her mother. I saw the daughter at Sam’s in 2016. She didn’t recognize me so I had to explain where we met.… Continue reading “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 2
“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 1
My introduction to the couple who became my best friends…
HBCUs…how will they recover?
A friend sent this article, https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/05/15/us/ap-us-virus-outbreak-hbcus.html, and asked my thoughts? I didn’t catch the set up until I sent said thoughts and she replied, “BLOG ABOUT IT!” I told her I’d think about it and here we are… Because I can’t remain calm and become so emotionally involved with the lack of leadership at THEE… Continue reading HBCUs…how will they recover?