The Summit of Mt. Maslow
Well…I don’t have too much to say. First and foremost, I want to thank those that have been supportive of the blog from day one. I apologize for all of the down time. I am…
The Dawn of the Movement
First, click the image above to watch the video. On this day, 55 years ago, Rosa Parks took an awesome stand by sitting down. With her sacrifice, she gave rise to the Civil Rights Movement.
Thank you Azalea Gardens Middle School!
Today, I had the distinct honor of speaking at Azalea Gardens Middle School’s “Moving Own Ceremony.” This is in essence an eighth grade promotion/graduation ceremony. It was beautifully done. The students there are just awesome….
About My Readers…
I often get comments, questions, and concerns about my glasses. There are mixed reviews; some people like them, others don’t. That’s cool. But if you know me, you know that I love Aristotle’s views on…
The Real Problem in the Negro Community Today
Soledad O’Brien gave us her take…twice. Brother Smiley, for several years, until now (RIP SOBU), gave great thinkers the opportunity to give their views. Dr. West, Dr. Dyson, and even the legend, Dick Gregory all…
What Does It Mean To Be Black?
First, click the image above to watch the video. I spend a lot of time around young people. My degree is in Marketing Education (secondary education). I spent a whole semester as a student…
When We Were Negroes…
When I was in high school, I had a Latina friend. (She taught me how to swim…) Now, I can’t speak Spanish, but one day I said, “Yo soy un Negro.” Translation: I am a…
Welcome to Once Upon A Negro!
I want to welcome you to Once Upon a Negro. I am so excited about this new endeavor. We will be discussing different aspects of the Black experience…past and present. Please check out the tabs…