Today’s CIAA Chronicles… I will miss my comrades, but I could not justify Blessing the city of Charlotte another year by paying increased prices, double what I paid last week at the same venues, while the CIAA allows them to commit grand theft. The amount they profit has increased, while their “donation” is pretty much… Continue reading 02.27.2020
Category: HBCU Chronicles
02.22.2020
Today’s Black History Month Chronicles… It’s HBCU Day/Night with the Hornets, sponsored by Blue Cross NC. It was a great idea to travel with 4 guys when I learned about this event…Pic 1. Now that the day is here…I have learned/heard way too much from said 4 guys. They started the day at a HBCU… Continue reading 02.22.2020
12.11.2019
Today’s HBCU/MSEN/Volunteering/Life Chronicles… We’re baaacckkkk…working at the WSSU MSEN Dewey’s Holiday Store. It was a pleasure to work with the two on the right. The young lady with the bright smile made my heart so full when I learned of all her accomplishments in the Early College Program. Her mother (and father), who is standing… Continue reading 12.11.2019
12.10.2019
Tonight’s Foolishness/Work Chronicles… My mother is in the office behind me so I can’t cuss. Pics 1 and 2…Please explain how in the he…ck you post a job after the lady has been hired (BEHIND CLOSED DOORS), signs her contract, has a press conference (where she recited the wrong motto, but who’s judging?) and has… Continue reading 12.10.2019
11.07.2019
Dear Elwood Robinson, If there were no funds for the football team to stay off campus Friday night, if positions are not being filled due to lack of funding which is causing current employees to be overworked, if there is no money for raises, if the Advancement office has been beg…I mean asking for $1… Continue reading 11.07.2019
11.06.2019
Today’s HBCU Chronicles/2020 don’t… I accepted the invitation from WSSU’s Senior Woman Admin in Athletics to have lunch with student athletes from Fayetteville State, Shaw and WSSU prior to participating in a Career Fair. I had an OUTSTANDING time. They kept me entertained, they educated me and helped me better my skills. Competition was put… Continue reading 11.06.2019
11.02.2019
This Weekend’s Homecoming Chronicles… Yesterday:•I know I am an avid Bobz wearer when I stalk Janel to see when she sets up for the Vendor Fair so I can go early•I needed them for the bus trip to Chapel Hill. It was a party bus, but ONLY ON A HBCU party bus will you have… Continue reading 11.02.2019
10.27.2019
Today’s HBCU/Homecoming Chronicles… We learned of the school system’s decision to not approve a mandatory African-American History class this week, but they did approve inclusion courses. I have thoughts on that, but for a later chronicle. Many people responded with, “Teach your children at home.” I agree because I was disheartened by some of the… Continue reading 10.27.2019
09.06.2019
Today’s (Yesterday’s) HBCU, Football, Parenting Chronicles… HBCU…I returned to the Resume Drive yesterday where there were so many students, they had to be turned away and asked to come back today. Students were much more prepared, engaged and excited about their next steps. I still don’t agree with this generation’s expectations but I don’t get… Continue reading 09.06.2019
05.01.2019
Today’s (A Whole Lot Of Stuff) Chronicles… Attended the AHA Go Red Luncheon. While it was quick, it was very informative! Nurse Valda sprinkled so much intentional and unapologetic Black Momma Magic in that room. She talked about there being 365 days in a year, 1,440 minutes in a day and 23,040 breaths taken in… Continue reading 05.01.2019