Voucher System in Education: D.C. is the New Battle Ground
Tonight’s presidential debate included the voucher system that has been implemented in D.C.. For those that don’t live in the nation’s capitol this maybe an unfamiliar topic. For those that live in the...
View Article“Save Your Home” Event in Maryland: One View
On October 30, Congresswoman Donna Edwards Hosted a “Save Your Home” Event at the Sports and Learning Annex in Maryland. Gov. O’Malley had a respresentative from his office present. She talked about...
View ArticleCamera Man at the Polling Station
As I am standing in line to cast my vote there are at least two cameras present. One is following one young man casting his ballot. He stands out not just because of the camera but also because he is...
View ArticleTo Our Grandparents Obama: the Next President
Sadly Senator Barack Obama’s grandmother died one day before his name was announced as the next President of the United States. He traveled to Hawaii to visit her. Many had speculated about his reasons...
View ArticleSome People Are Equalizers Will Obama Be One of Them?
The other night I was offered a box ticket seat to see Tina Turner Live at the Verizon Center. I turned them down although it was presented to me by a distinguished and attractive African American man....
View ArticleLiving Blogging: Valerie Jarrett Co-Chair Closes the Forum
Valerie Jarrett, Co-Chair, Obama-Biden Transition Project comes to the stage after the two round table discussions. She says she has been nervous about moving to Washington DC because she has spent so...
View ArticleFlying While Muslim: It’s Called Racial Profiling
CNN spent an entire day on the Irfan’s family experience on the Air Tran airlines. It was a clear case of racial profiling with the women dressed in their burkas, two men and their children. Two young...
View ArticleRebecca Sat 150 Yrds Away: Her Perspective, Woman on the Street
Rebecca took the time to share with me her experience on the Mall watching the swearing in of Barack Obama as President of the United States. She shares her struggles to get on the mall, the feeling of...
View ArticlePurple Ticket Holder Went to Watch Swearing In With B. Smith
As the crowds swarm in to get through the purple gates to see President Obama take the oath, this ticket holder decides to go to a private event with B. Smith to watch the events unfold. The crowds...
View ArticleWomen’s History Includes Some Harsh Reminders of Sexism
As we wind down the month of March, I call it “March Madness” for many reasons not attached to basketball, Women’s history takes a dark turn. ActionAid has reported an increase in rape of women who are...
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