Raising Hell Or Raise Them Well

Category: urban

Jackie Robinson West Little League: Chicago Champions or Target Practice?

This wonderful photograph of the Jackie Robinson West Little League team, out of uniform, is making its rounds on the Internet. Their smiling faces grace the pages of the December issue of Chicago Magazine, with the distinctive honor of being named “Chicagoans of the Year 2014”. Congratulations to them! These kids remind me of the... Read more »

By Edye,
December 2, 2014 at 12:38 pm •

Let's Celebrate, National Be Kind to Black Men Day

Given the state of our national affairs, I propose a new holiday, “National Be Kind to Black Men Day”. Why? It seems like Black men are the new target in America. Oh! let me take that back. They aren’t the new target, They have always been the target. But we’re in the new millennium, so... Read more »

By Edye,
November 25, 2014 at 10:31 pm •

This Mom's Perfect Day [SHORT POEM]

I woke up with no aches and pains No stress or strains No whack weight gain I woke up from 8 hours sleep Bounced spry on my feet And aced a froggy leap I remembered where I left my keys Lost memories Finally find me My hair looks thicker and less gray Forget work, let’s... Read more »

By Edye,
October 29, 2014 at 11:08 pm •

Did this mom earn the "Mother of the Year" award? [VIDEO]

A MUST SEE! This is what a mother did when her daughter didn’t “act right” in school. Did she earn the Mother of the Year award or is she the worst mom ever? What would you do? If you like this post, subscribe to my blog! Type your email address in the box and click... Read more »

By Edye,
July 12, 2014 at 2:47 pm •

Breastfeeding during graduation: Pump it or pop it?

This photo of a mother breastfeeding during her college graduation ceremony went viral recently. Twenty five-year-old Karlesha Thurman, happily took a snapshot of the moment. She smiled proudly into the camera as her little one contently suckled. The young mom didn’t anticipate the deluge of comments when she posted her pic as commentary on the... Read more »

By Edye,
June 15, 2014 at 10:55 pm •

"Edye, Meet Maya Angelou" My Rites of Passage....

The first grown-up book my mother introduced me to was “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. I was 14 at the time; a wide-eyed and eager freshman who was embarking on her first high school book report odyssey. I was assigned to read an autobiography and write about it. The year... Read more »

By Edye,
May 29, 2014 at 1:17 am •

Endia Martin tragedy: A letter to girls who'd fight (or kill) over a boy

My Dear Young Sisters, I sit here at a loss for words regarding the shooting death of 14 year-old Endia Martin (full shot) by her supposedly friend of the same age (whose name is being withheld), over a poot-butt 17 year-old boy. I’m just speechless… sad, hurt and very angry. I bet you are too.... Read more »

By Edye,
May 5, 2014 at 2:00 am •

Wanna raise some hell? Do these 5 quick things.

Wanna raise some hell? Do these five quick things: 1. Join the conversation about parenting with me and other panelists on the radio show “Straight No Chaser, Monday March 31, 6pm at: www.intellectualradio.com. Call in to 708-223-8953 and raise some hell if you disagree (or agree) with what’s being said (If it’s past the date... Read more »

By Edye,
March 29, 2014 at 11:40 pm •

Lupita Nyong'o's black beauty message is relevant to ALL girls

We can take notes from Lupita Nyong’o ‘s stunning win at the Academy Awards Sunday night. My breath was taken away when her name was called to accept the Oscar for her Best Supporting Actress role as Patsey in the Academy Award winning movie, “12 Years a Slave”. This is a woman who is living... Read more »

By Edye,
March 4, 2014 at 5:38 pm •

Happy Birthday, Trayvon; This mom will never forget. [Video]

Last year my friend and colleague Darryl Duncan wrote and produced this song and video in honor of Trayvon Martin and countless innocent children killed by violence.You know the story. Trayvon was an unarmed teen gunned down by George Zimmerman, an overzealous neighborhood watch volunteer who was later acquitted of 2nd degree murder and manslaughter... Read more »

By Edye,
February 5, 2014 at 2:08 pm •

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