Usually, at the Jackson Residence, hearing a pair of high-pitched voices at full volume means trouble. There are two strong-willed and talkative sisters here, after all, and when it comes to speaking out or putting one another on blast, Nia … Read the rest
Judging from countless array of films, books and even love songs (Stevie Wonder’s “Ribbon In The Sky,” Anthony David’s “4EverMore” and even Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”), there has always been a fascination with love and marriage. The process of finding that … Read the rest
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, Denzel and Pauletta Washington and even President and First Lady Obama: for decades, they and thousands of others have positively exemplified African-American men and women in lasting, loving relationships. However, for too many book publishers, … Read the rest
Hollywood, reality shows,red carpet rundowns and celebrity Twitter fights with who: It may matter to some, but in my world, pop culture is an indulgence. If I can fit it into my schedule between deadlines, progress reports and our children’s … Read the rest
Earlier this week, our five-year-old Resident Princess made an observation out of nowhere. “You’re dark brown Mommy.”
I looked up from my reading and nodded. “Right.”
“Darius is dark brown, I’m tan and and Nia’s light brown like Daddy.”
“Uh-huh, … Read the rest