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8 Reasons Saying You’re Black and Proud isn’t Enough
When you take a look at the different ‘races’ within society or visit different institutions what do you see? For example, if you go to a hospital who in aggregate are the doctors? Nurses? Anesthesiologists? Surgeons? “I’ll take Caucasians for 300.00 Alex”. *sound effects and lasers going off* “You have hit the daily double”! Okay, enough of the smarmy jokes; but in all seriousness have you ever asked yourself why aren’t more people of color in a position of prestige in society? Ever wonder why undeniably Asians, Indians, and Caucasians have made their way to the top of the totem pole while Hispanics and African-Americans languish near the bottom? Don’t…
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6 Valuable Things Parents can Learn From Their Children
“I did my best”, “Mom/Dad why don’t you get me?”, “Well dad said I could”. If these phrases have been familiar to your ears then there must be a reason. I am all for parents who are strict within reason and raising their families with somewhat of an ‘old-school flavor’ so to speak. However there are some parents who just don’t understand what’s going on. So with that being said, here are 6 things parents should learn from their children (some of these apply especially for new parents). We make mistakes too Coming in past curfew, getting drunk at a party, getting a ticket on your car are all examples…
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Want a Better Life? Follow These 10 Rules and Thank me Later
We as people experience and learn many things as we go through our childhood, enter our adolescent years, and journey into adulthood. Some things are more important than others as we take things and allow others to go in one ear and out the other. There are things that we keep with us and we use for the rest of our lives – mantras I call them. So ladies and gents, let’s chop it up as I share some of the lessons I’ve learned and would like to share. 1. BE AN OWNER, NOT A LOANER Plain and simple everyone wants to have their own and cherish what they have…
