It was in Dallas TX, 1979. An unassuming grade-schooler discovers an art form that would move the body, touch the heart and resonate within the soul. Already established, but continually evolving, this cultural phenomenon would inform her, entertain her and permanently alter the course of her entire life. That musical genre became known as hip-hop,… Continue reading To The Beat Y’all: Celebrating 40 Years Of Hip-Hop
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Passion, Professionalism & PR: A DMN Briefing Q&A With Neil Foote
With the economic recovery in slow motion and quality jobs harder to find, many men and women are going into business for themselves, transforming lifelong hobbies and established skill sets into new careers to improve their cash flow. But since it takes more than dreams and ambition to become profitable, entrepreneurs can receive guidance, mentoring… Continue reading Passion, Professionalism & PR: A DMN Briefing Q&A With Neil Foote
Sugar, Spice & Navigating” Nice”: Raising Well-Balanced Girls
Every year, our oldest daughter Nia prepares weeks in advance for the first day of school. The backpack jammed full of notebooks and school supplies waits by the door, her new outfit is assembled nearby and she’s eager to meet her new teacher, familiar classmates and the challenges of a higher grade. Aside from the… Continue reading Sugar, Spice & Navigating” Nice”: Raising Well-Balanced Girls
Don’t Call It A Comeback: The Worrisome Case & Conduct Of Anthony Weiner
When the news first broke that the seven-term U.S. Representative sent “explicit” messages and photos of himself to an adult female Twitter follower and other women “over the last three years,” the then 46-year-old newlywed and expectant father recanted earlier denials of his salacious misconduct and resigned the following month.
Action, Not Avoidance: Keeping Kids Away From Bullies And Bullying
Back in February, I expounded on discovering that my then first-grader, Nia, was being bullied by a transfer student I referred to as “Eric.” After discovering that his misbehavior was escalating instead of improving, I had a phone conference with Nia’s homeroom teacher and was advised that the issue would soon be resolved. However, despite… Continue reading Action, Not Avoidance: Keeping Kids Away From Bullies And Bullying