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What Lupita’s Oscar Win Means for My Students
“No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.”- Lupita Nyong’o Validity is such a strong concept. Today, so many people struggle with issues of self-esteem and self-worth because no one provided them with a foundation of personal value. All too often I hear people argue the idea that these are thoughts and emotions …
Monday Music: Pharrell- Happy
Beauty Shot
“Be You (tiful)”
Closed Eyes
Sometimes at night when I close my eyes, I envision myself on the plains of Africa. I am not sure what country I will be in on that continent, however I am certain that I will one day I will caress the trunk of an elephant. Get lost in the never ending waves of a …
Monday Music: Emily King- Distance
Missed Conversation
I was intrigued recently. There stood before me this beautiful man whose spiritual qualities shown more brightly than his complexion. His voice was like honey in my ears and I could not figure out why I was so drawn to him. Of course, he was a bit statuesque, bronzed like the sun had personally …
Toro Y Moi- Some Many Details
Summer Jam: Solange- Losing You
A colleague of mine totally introduced me to this song. Granted this video was posted some 8 months ago. And although I am a complete Solo fan (her style is one all her own), life got in the way and somehow this song slipped under my radar. However, this track just has officially jumpstarted my summer. …
What Blossoming Nature Can Do For The Spirit
We always read those wanted ads that say, “Hi my name is Joe and I enjoy long walks on the beach, sunrises, and picnics. I am looking for a woman that…” The list can go on and on exhausting qualities that “Joe” would find interesting in a woman. Yet, from “Joe” to “John” to “Jamal” …