Between 1910 and 1970, it is estimated that more than five million African Americans migrated from the rural American South to northern cities. Perhaps, not so surprisingly, I didn’t learn about The Great Migration, until I took Black American History 200 during my sophomore year in college in 1982. Ironically, it was this same year … Continue reading
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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: Surviving Life With a Chronically Impatient Partner
“Arrgh! (Hammering, banging noises). DAMN IT!” These were the sounds I heard from my then boyfriend (now husband) as he was trying to fix a kitchen cabinet in my house as I prepared to put my home on the market due to a job promotion and upcoming move. My yellow labrador retriever, Charlie, kept running … Continue reading
The Second Step: A Second Look
Note: I originally wrote this essay for a freshman-level university course when I was 19 years old back in 1982. I decided to share it here in its original form with commentary at the end as to whether my perspectives have changed at all during the last 40+ years. In looking back over my life, … Continue reading
Silence Isn’t Fatal
Once, during a job interview, I was asked to state how I thought that others would describe me. One particular phrase came to mind, “Well, she seems nice enough, but she’s so quiet!” Now, I suppose if that is the absolute worst thing people can find to say about me, I shouldn’t feel too discouraged. … Continue reading
There’s Always One in Every Crowd
The Quora Chronicles – Part 4 Often when people think of online discussion forums, political debates surrounding controversial topics such as abortion, same-sex marriage, or racial inequality are among the first talking points to come to mind. There are also, however, a surprisingly large number of positive discussions which often serve to, at least temporarily, … Continue reading
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