Why can’t Long Reach Village Center just be great? Why y’all? After months and months and MONTHS of negotiations, letter writing, meetings, pleads from neighbors requesting that something wonderful happen to that center to revitalize it nothing will happen. Or at least for now. The center was already in decline when I moved to Howard … Continue reading
As I prepare to go to my mother-in-love’s house for dinner I was thinking about this question. Pig’s feet? Really? Yeah I know that sounds pretty gross but it’s a tradition that has lingered around for many decades. Let me just let you off the hook right now and say that she doesn’t serve pig’s … Continue reading
I know I’m late with this post but last week was all about my paid writing gigs and the first week of school. Sheer exhaustion! WHEW!!!! I’m still tired. Last Sunday there was an informative community discussion at Bridgeway Community Church’s Nexus Center about a very touchy subject: race and police relations. In light of … Continue reading
It is my distinct pleasure to invite you to come by Columbia Mall on Saturday, February 22, 2014 for the Annual African-American Cultural Fair. Learn about African-American history here in Howard County and abroad. Meet representatives from the many African-American organizations that support the community in Howard County. Bring your kids, learn something new, and … Continue reading
Forgive me in this post but I’m feeling a bit cynical today. I’ve been working out a little too hard lately. Well here we go. In the wake of the Trayvon Martin travesty that has literally stunned the nation (although I don’t know why we’re stunned.) St. John Baptist Church is having a community discussion … Continue reading
Well after my pitch about the need for African-Americans to support CPS3 in Howard County, I braved the rain and a potential tornado to formally enroll yesterday. Of course needles are not my strong point (see photo below). I was thinking about this study and African-Americans in DC. (For those of you who are new … Continue reading
I’m a member of a Black Greek Letter sorority. In my chapter of this sorority, I am the vice-chair of the political committee. As the vice chair, I’m supposed to keep the members abreast of things they should know about when it comes to politics and connect them with meetings, local and state politicians, elections, … Continue reading
From the Scratch Pad of An Urban Bushwoman 