Of my three years in Washington, D.C., my third trip inside of the gates of the White House was definitely among the best days ever. As a correspondent for EBONY.com, I attended an amazing event at the White House, the Vietnam Veterans Champions of Change, where the President’s Office of Public Engagement honored
After a lovely church service at First Baptist of Glenarden on Sunday (thanks, Christi for the invite!!), I decided the beautiful weather begged to be enjoyed. So, I took a little stroll in my church clothes from my apartment to no place in particular. The goal was to return a
I created Spotted in the District for the days when I need to write something but am feeling otherwise uninspired. Today is one of those days. Spotted: A younger Cicely Tyson (think: Tyson in that movie Samaritan) on the Mall, wrapped in a purple blanket and matching headscarf carrying bags
From http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/13/AR2009041302968.html Many of you may be unaware of what “Happy Black Girl Day!” is, or where it came from. Created by Brooklyn diva extraordinaire and fellow blogger Sister Toldja, this once-a-month holiday allows us to take a break from the constant media assault on Black women and celebrate the