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.
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Playlist: The Very Best of Donna Summer,The Soultracks CD Review/MOC Preview Link
…..As a pre-teen, I found her glamorous and galvanizing: the willowy frame, the full red lips and voluminous hair made Ms. Summer exciting to behold, and that strong, steady soprano fueled many of my favorite songs. As I grew older, the scenarios she painted about love, the fast life and other sophisticated themes spoke to… Continue reading Playlist: The Very Best of Donna Summer,The Soultracks CD Review/MOC Preview Link
Ron Isley’s “This Song Is For You”: The SoulTracks Review & MOC Preview Link
It’s rare to be such a trailblazing icon that your musical imprint spans over half a century and includes multiple genres, but that’s a true statement to describe living legend Ron Isley. That sleek, fluttery tenor has shaped funk jams, social statement songs and yes, those bedroom ballads for so long that even when he’s… Continue reading Ron Isley’s “This Song Is For You”: The SoulTracks Review & MOC Preview Link
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
The Trayvon Letters, Pt. 2: Attack The Messenger, Blame The Victim
I knew that I was wading into instant drama when I wrote and submitted my post-‘verdict’ Trayvon Martin column. I had written of race issues before as a Briefing columnist, and as a Black woman who’s lived in the South for most of her life, I was certainly aware that the status quo of “white… Continue reading The Trayvon Letters, Pt. 2: Attack The Messenger, Blame The Victim