A series of fictional romance stories centered around ethnically, racially and religiously diverse set of characters - some with different sexual orientations - living in a post-industrial, 21st Century world. Many of the challenges the characters attempt to overcome are mental and emotional trauma, personal insecurities, materialism, drug use, sexual promiscuity and in some cases violence... Continue Reading →
Very informative Town Hall Session hosted by the Psi Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority of Loudoun County, VA. Thanks to Dr. Angela Bess for sharing this important discussion to help ease anxieties regarding COVID-19 vaccinations!
Authored by Aysha Qamar of the Daily Kos It’s no surprise that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cares more about the rich than the economically vulnerable. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, DeSantis has not only downplayed the virus, but prioritized the health and safety of those he can profit from. While a majority of Florida’s... Continue Reading →
As I sit here on a chilly early March night, ensconced in my bedroom office, I ponder the question: Are we in some really unique times? In the wake of arguably the most divisive Administration in modern history, the election of Joseph R. Biden as the 46th President of the United States, the legal challenges... Continue Reading →
Since the stay-at-home policy was put in place by our Virginia state government, the days (and nights) seem to run together. I often have to check my iPhone to remember not only the time of day, but the actual date. Had it not been for COVID-19, I would be at the JW Marriott in Cancun,... Continue Reading →
I guess it has been close to three weeks since the "Stay at Home" directive was issued by my state government here in Virginia. Oftentimes I lose track of the current date and time of day unless I bother to pick up my iPhone. The last two and a half weeks has been a roller... Continue Reading →
As my first full week of social distancing concludes, I have had an awful amount of time to think and reflect. To think about how much the life of my family and I has changed in less than two weeks. To think about what this portends for our immediate and not-so-distant future. To think about... Continue Reading →
As a student of history I am often inclined to place current events in the context of it. Of late I have been watching, reading and listening to the debate over the U.S. National Anthem, the Flag; the song and symbol of supposed American patriotism being used as a medium by ex San Francisco 49er... Continue Reading →
As I approach the start date of my new job, I couldn't help tonight but reflect on the tumultuous four months I spent job hunting. In the process of cleaning out my Gmail inbox, I came across emails from recruiters, hiring managers and people from my network. Thinking about how some opportunities led to the... Continue Reading →
Many of my friends and personal acquaintances don't know that I've been a Uber driver the last two months. I decided to become one to receive some income while I was in the job market, but largely to address the need of doing something between interviews. I needed to do it for my mental health...... Continue Reading →
Chronicles in the Black 