Tag Archive: Atlanta

Its National Day: National Cookie Day

4 December, 20140

Hey Guys! I am the host of a really cool show entitled It's National Day, where we highlight some of the cool national days that you may or may not know about. We are launching on the youtube today! Click Me! Today is December 4th and you may know this day as Jay-Z's birthday but it is also National Cookie Day! Now according to NationalDayCalendar.com: "The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region.  They were Read more [...]

Food/Drink, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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Dwight Howard: Exhibiting Model Behavior On and Off the Court

17 November, 20140

Less than 1% percent of NCAA basketball players make the NBA. The percentage is even lower for high school graduates who choose to forego college to enter the NBA draft. However, Dwight D. Howard was one of the lucky ones who dreamed big and was able to see his dreams realize. He showed what persistence, hardwork, and believing in yourself could do. In 2004, the 6'11" Howard fulfill two of his childhood goals by entering the NBA draft and becoming the first round #1 draft pick overall. He was Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Non-Profit

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Why call it My Black Is Beautiful?

13 May, 20140

A close friend of mine (of non-black decent) asked me; why isn't it titled ALL HUMANS ARE BEAUTIFUL? I paused at first, as I shared her same feelings. Then, unlike her, I began to think about the harshness and racism I experienced as a child and as an adult. Racism from people who are not black, and racism from people who ARE black. As much as I wanted to say racism and the color of ones skin is a thing of the past, I couldn't ignore the cries of help from a world sick with it. From the Donald Sterling situation, Read more [...]

Beauty/Hair, Fashion/Style, Highlights, News, Non-Profit, Travel

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