The first turkey holiday without turkey and my close family could not have been better spent than in the arms of Spain and its most populous city, Madrid. Our hotel, the Westin Palace (yes it was formally a real palace), was so centrally located, we saved a ton on taxi rides. Our cab ride from… Read more »
Last week I attended the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Annual Conference in Chicago. The conference brought together African American newspaper publishers across the country featuring engaging remarks from luminaries such as Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Cornel West, and others. During Rev. Sharpton’s address to the group, he mentioned how in recent conversations with… Read more »
The end of an era. The Oprah Show is done after 25 years. The farewell specials have aired. The tears have been shed and we as human beings are picking up the pieces to move on with our lives. While the show has had an impact on many, I think one of the key influences… Read more »
Oprah’s recent magazine issue was dedicated to poetry and famous poets. I have always admired those who write poetry. I think I remember when I was first introduced to the haiku. OMG, I thought I was going to pull my hair out! Then, I thought poetry always had to rhyme so I stayed far away… Read more »