10 in Five for Us on the Web 1/15 – 1/19
1. Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Signs Transgender Equality Bill Into Law The transgender equal rights law will make Massachusetts the 16th state to treat transgender citizens as a protected class. The law modifies language in Massachusetts statute to protect all individuals from discrimination, regardless of gender identities. This change will create equal protections for transgender individuals seeking… [Continue Reading]
Jay-Z’s Respect: Too Little too Late
Jay-Z is no longer going using the word “bitch” in his songs because the birth of his and Beyonce’s daughter has catapulted him into reflection making the 43 year old man-child realize the error of his ways. Cue the sappy music and “aws” because we are witnessing pure love. All of those waiting in the wings… [Continue Reading]
The Fight for Troy Davis; a Fight for the Soul of the US
The Troy Davis case has awakened this site. Deneene Milner over at My Brown Baby wrote eloquently about her views on the Death Penalty saying: But then my brain takes over when I consider America’s dark history of lynching, mutilating and murdering African American fathers, sons, mothers and daughters—all-too-many times for no other reason than… [Continue Reading]
When the dark, comes to light.
My teen love story – over a number of posts I will be sharing my first love story. As you read over the coming posts, you will understand that I had to purge the past. I must say it has helped me heal some. Part 1 is here. Months later I’m in my room and… [Continue Reading]
Educate parents rather than banning homemade lunches
Yeah…you read that right. How does that make you feel? It would be a bad day any day somebody would tell me I can’t send my child’s lunch to school. “Nutrition wise, it is better for the children to eat at the school,” principal Elsa Carmona told the paper of the years-old policy. “It’s about …… [Continue Reading]
From the Archives

The pool or the beach?
When I think of summer, the first thing I think about is whether or not to go to the pool or the beach. Today was the family’s first day at the beach this year. I’d much rather a pool, but my husband being the pisces that he is, loves the waves of the beach. I Read the full article →

Friday Reflections: More confessions of a social networker
So, the battle with my inner social networker continues. The spouse forwarded an article to me last week about actor Bill Nye (The Science Guy) who collapsed while walking towards a podium to do a presentation at the University of Southern California. While Nye was ultimately okay, the article’s author was more concerned with the Read the full article →
Revolution
One of our house rules and, one I think a fine rule to follow in all of your interactions, is “Don’t talk about it, be about it”. If you see/feel something isn’t right, make it right. From the simplest to the most complex, make an impact. When you know better, do better-O. Winfrey

Keep It Healthy Thursdays: The Healthy-Living Fanatic!
My name is Renée and I’m a healthy-living, fitness fanatic. Okay, that might be stretching things a little bit. Let me start again. My name is Renée and over the past year I’ve lost 50 pounds. I’ve gained a few and lost a few but overall I’m holding pretty steady at the 50 pound mark. Read the full article →

Sweet Tea Tuesday: Straight trippin’, Boo
There’s been much talk of weddings lately, and very little about making unions work, whatever the method of conjoining. This trip, although a business trip on the surface, was a study on why we’ve worked for 22 years and why we’ll work for many, many more.
Sweet Tea Tuesdays: Pride or Prudence
Children and safe sex, to discuss or no? What are your thought and experiences?
Let’s talk Dora, Barbie and the dolls of color!
Not only is it rare to get a good role model but it is tougher to get one of color. Even in reality the inspiration for a female of color to emulate is not an easy find. Many of those of color that have the power to influence with their demeanor also end up trying to mainstream so badly that you can barely tell they are of color as they blend in.

Propaganda! Don’t believe all you hear!
To us living in South Africa having someone of color up there in the limelight was a sign of hope. There was always stories of mockery surrounding him but my dad always told us to be wary of propaganda.
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