Love Poetry
Instead of writing a blog, Deanna decided for today to share her thoughts on love and relationships in a poem…Enjoy. ONE DAY AT A TIME The funny thing about time and space, is that though they can be measured in hours and inches; those units cease to be helpful when applied to the length and... Read more »
Today, We Mean Business! Taking the Lead: Change for Businesses
by Dawgelene “Dr Dawj” Sangster As a business psychology professional, I love to provide tips to leaders in being effective in their businesses. Early in my doctoral program I took a class on leading through change. Professor Petroy was an amazing professor and always encouraged us to think beyond the usual and research, research, research... Read more »
How To Make A Great Date
By Shoya Bowman You don’t need to wait for a “Hallmark” Holiday to show your mate some love. Love is in the air so I felt compelled to share some helpful tips for making a great date on any day. Assuming you plan on going out with that special someone on a nice romantic date, perhaps... Read more »
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Love Out Loud!
by Yolanda “Yanni” Brown Whitney Houston’s death on February 11th has brought heartache and sadness to the world as well as an overflow of emotion, conversation and speculation. I can’t imagine what her daughter Bobbi Kristina, her mother or family must be going through. Whitney was an icon and her life unfolded in the public’s... Read more »
Funny: Deanna's Worst Valentine's Day Gifts Ever!
By Deanna Burrell Oh, Valentine’s Day is almost here. A time for monetizing our affections with expensive gifts and nights out on the town. It’s a ripe opportunity to commercialize love and then criticizing its gift-giving abilities. It just wouldn’t be Valentine’s if we (and I definitely mean I) didn’t say, “I love you” and... Read more »
A Trio of Blackness on Love, Men and Marriage
By Dawgelene “Dr. Dawj” Sangster Black Men, Black Love and Black Marriage are all special. I wear many hats and I am proud of each role that I have in wearing those hats as a woman. One role that I particularly love is being a wife – a role in which I embody the concepts... Read more »
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Valentine’s Day for Dummies(Men) Easy-to-Follow Directions for Romance
By Yolanda (Yanni) Brown Why do you need instructions for Valentine’s Day? Because trying to prepare for this overrated holiday can be a daunting process! This quick set of instructions gives every man a straight-forward approach to ensuring that you get the job done successfully and within your budget. Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14th ... Read more »
Six Brown Chicks: One Year Later
Somewhere, a chick needs to be reassured that she’s not alone, no matter her crisis or concern, and that’s why we exist. We blog to connect over issues that matter to us, as mothers, wives, lovers, daughters, aunts, best friends, and sisters, we have experiences that we want to share with the Universal Sisterhood. We... Read more »
Depression in Black and White
by Deanna Burrell Black History Month 2012 began on a tragic note. Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of the groundbreaking music show ‘Soul Train’ was found dead from an apparent suicide. Cornelius’ life and legacy touched so many people. When ‘Soul Train’ began running in 1970, seeing African-Americans on television was a rare... Read more »
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A Journey To Embrace Change
by Dawgelene “Dr. Dawj” Sangster My 3rd book on empowerment for women, “Behold You 2- Embrace Change,” launches today. This book focuses on women being empowered after painful circumstances in life to include sexual abuse, domestic violence and being homeless. The book was written because so many women deal with painful situations and suffer in... Read more »
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