http://www.dallasnews.com/incoming/20110210-lorrie-irby-jackson-of-garland-lets-honor-black-history-by-not-revising-it.ece With my birthday coming up and a nationwide black history celebration in full swing, it’s probably no surprise that February is my favorite month. Sure, there’s the abbreviated time span and less-than-pleasant temperature range, but I find it just as enjoyable to explore my people’s countless contributions to society as I do the tastes… Continue reading Black History Doesn’t Need Whitewashing
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Spoiled Brats = Drama & Heartache
It’s been years since I was wheeled out of a hospital maternity ward with a newborn in my arms, but I recall the moments as if they unfolded yesterday. Each time, the arrival of our son and daughters filled me with awe, affection and a sense of purpose. In our first moments as mother and… Continue reading Spoiled Brats = Drama & Heartache
The Saga of Sagging Pants
Back in the early 1990s, Tupac Shakur revealed his social consciousness with a track called “Brenda’s Got a Baby.” When a peer shrugs off the news of the pregnancy by saying: “That’s not our problem, that’s up to Brenda’s family,” Shakur responds with: “Well let me show you how it affects the whole community.” He fleshes out… Continue reading The Saga of Sagging Pants
Private Abuse & Public Discipline: Praising The Lord That Creflo Dollar Isn’t My Dad
Whenever a discussion about out-of-order kids comes up and my father is present, he’s usually quick to remind everyone of the first and last time I earned a public spanking. The misbehavior happened decades ago, but the man recounts the details as if it all transpired last week. “We were at the grocery store, you… Continue reading Private Abuse & Public Discipline: Praising The Lord That Creflo Dollar Isn’t My Dad
Something For Nothing: Pimping The Perks & Exploiting “The Hook-Up”
With a struggling economy and scarce job availability, I consider it fortunate that I’ve been able to flip my gift of writing into paying columns and critiques. Not only do the positions allow me to work from home, my entertainment writing offers rewards that are just as valuable as the paychecks, such as promotional CDs,… Continue reading Something For Nothing: Pimping The Perks & Exploiting “The Hook-Up”