Bold, Black & Beautiful: My Black History Tribute
By Barb Roose Have you seen the movie, Hidden Figures? I’ve talked about it so much that someone should cut me in on the profits for my publicity work – ha! Not only did the movie capture my heart, the movie also reminded me that there are hundreds...
Dear Other Woman: A Message for the Woman in the Mirror
Remember when we used to love hanging out with each other? Hmm, how old were we back then – two or three years old? How cute were we! Ahh, in those early years we couldn’t get enough of each other. We snuggle up close and do kissy-lips with at each other....
Is it time to Q-TIP? (Quit Taking It Personally)
Three tips to calm down, step back and not freak out when people act all funky around you. by Barb Roose Yesterday, my husband and I were eating breakfast. Actually, he was eating breakfast while I stared at his plate. I slowly sipped a half a cup of orange juice...
What this black mama worried about…
My husband and I were talking about the events of the past few weeks. We’ve spent a lot of time parsing through the different shootings and political or media angles that Americans are struggling to understand. During our conversation, it struck me that it...
The Night Someone Called Me a N*gger…
One night, I walked into a neighborhood pub. As soon as the door closed behind me, an unknown voice yelled: “What’s that nigger doing in here?” Was someone talking about me? I stopped. The room silenced. An electric pause buzzed the air. My mind...I’m so glad that you’re here!
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