Oct. 11: All Flavor, No Meat—Author Discusses Vegan Site/Recipes With Briefing/DMN

Escalating blood sugar, a multiplying cholesterol count and blood pressure numbers that were higher than ever—-for Deborrah Cooper, last year’s test results became the writing on the wall and she set out to make a change. “My background was in fitness and nutrition, so reading that printout just made me feel sick,” Cooper said recently… Continue reading Oct. 11: All Flavor, No Meat—Author Discusses Vegan Site/Recipes With Briefing/DMN

Loni Love Gets Loose About “The Real,” A DMN Briefing Interview

Man Crush Mondays, Twitter Dares, Gab Bag giveways and a five-host demo for the “Nae Nae” dance—-on Fox’s daytime talk show The Real, mixing it up is all in a day’s work and Loni Love is excited to be a part of it. “I feel so fortunate and grateful, none of us are taking it… Continue reading Loni Love Gets Loose About “The Real,” A DMN Briefing Interview

Why She Stays Vs. Why He Strikes: The Faulty Focus Of Domestic Violence

In an early scene from Tyler Perry’s 2006 film, Madea’s Family Reunion, a mother and daughter meet for lunch and discuss the younger woman’s upcoming wedding. When Mom notices a lack of enthusiasm, she asks for details and learns that the prospective groom is regularly beating her. With barely an arch of an eyebrow, Whitfield’s… Continue reading Why She Stays Vs. Why He Strikes: The Faulty Focus Of Domestic Violence

Big Changes For Baby Girl: Conquering The Challenges Of Kindergarten

Last Thursday, Layla walked into elementary school with Big Sis as a kindergarten student and experienced a new first: Meet The Teacher Night. Her familiarity with the campus didn’t temper the awe in Layla’s expression as she waved at staff members on the way to Homeroom. Wide eyes took in future classmates, vivid posters and… Continue reading Big Changes For Baby Girl: Conquering The Challenges Of Kindergarten

Anger, Apologies & Ignorance: Reader Responses To “AMW”

No one has to say “I told you so,” I saw it coming…..yes, folks were definitely feeling some type of way after my Dallas Morning News Briefing column hit the streets/internet. Of the three responses I’ve received so far, one ended positively and the other two…..well, they haven’t written back after my replies, so it’s… Continue reading Anger, Apologies & Ignorance: Reader Responses To “AMW”