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The month of May was about the college graduations and the great accomplishments young men and women have traveled to become graduates. There were some great speeches circulating across Facebook and there was one that caught my attention. The speech by Tyler Perry was powerful, encouraging, and inspiring.  It was a perfect speech to the graduates at Tuskegee Univeristy.  I loved it because he gave his real life examples to the graduates so they would have something to use as a life examples.  His words and real life story was a testimony at what they can do with their gifts and talents.  Most important, Mr. Perry gave the students and the audience something to think about like What are you intentions?  There were so many good key points that he covered in his speech that for us watching the video made you think about the questions yourself that he asked.  Living on purpose and living in purpose is powerful when you know what your intentions.  It'...

It's May already! Wow, how times flys! Have you read any good books lately? Well, I have some authors that I am excited to have on my reading list that I like to share with you all. Are any of my books on your book club lists?  These are great books that you can take with you while traveling, read during your lunch hour, or just sitting in your favorite chair for quite time. When Troubles Come- by Tiffany L. Warren Damaged Goods- by Jenica Johnson The Ugly Side of Me- by Nikita Lynnette No More Mr. Nice Guy- by Carl Webber Deadly Satisfaction- by Trice Hickman Illusion- by Wanda B. Campbell Woman on Top- by Brenda L. Thomas Possessed by Passion-By Brenda Jackson The Gift- by Vannessa Miller Every Woman's Dream- by Mary Monroe Forever After- by Niece Holland The Aris Effect-by Rae Lamar Photo: Courtsey of Amazon Books Book Excerpt: Being in love? REALLY loving someone?? Two totally different things… Aris Collier is a masterful artist but, when it comes...

The month of May is always exciting because you get some great commencement speeches that have a powerful impact upon not just the students but the entire audience. I must say Tyler Perry's commencement speech at Tuskegee University was powerful.  It reminded me of the powers our graduates possess and once they tap into their purpose they are going to open doors, create doors, reach more lives, rise above barriers, and tell the stories of the many who's lives they impact.  As we sat at my daughter's graduation on May 12, 2016,  his words resonated in my mind while their guest speaker spoke. The small minority group of African American students graduating from Loyola University Chicago School of Communication. I am very proud of my daughter and her friends. To see them become a legacy for their families whether they are a first or second generation they have achieved a great milestone.  The graduates are Simone Carter and Aaron R. McDonald with ...

Have you read Woman On Top by Brenda L. Thomas? She was named on Essence Best seller list. Brenda is an acclaimed and much sought after speaker and advocated against domestic violence. She has several novels under her belt along with her memoir Laying Down My Burdens.  It's a great story that will have you engulfed with the characters. You will learn how Tiffany went from nothing to being the First Lady. Book excerpt  Started from the bottom . . .Once hailed as the Queen of Philly’s nightlife, Tiffany Johnson-Skinner now reigns as its prominent First Lady, standing proudly beside her husband, the charismatic Mayor, Malik Skinner.Tiffany is the first to admit that she doesn’t have the perfect life, especially with the demands of her husband, caring for her young daughter, Nylah, and working with Blessed Babies, her budding charity. But since she once ruled the streets, Tiffany should have no problem ruling the city, right?Staying on top…When her husbands’ arch ne...

Today was not your typical day, I was stopped heading to lunch by a co-worker as she asks me, have you heard about Prince? I look at her with a look of what.. Only for her to say he has passed away at 57 years old. My heart like skips a beat  as my eyes begin to water. I shake my head in disbelief because I am like this cannot be true. Wait, we just lost an icon in a Radio Doug Banks at the age of 51 last week.   Now we loose a legendary icon in music Prince Rogers Nelson at the age of 57. The music this man made will live on for decades to come. I had to take my lunch to my car so that I could listen to the radio station.  It was nice to hear V103  playing tribute to Prince by playing his music that made you smile, bob your heads, and just think back to the first time you heard him.  I could not help but smile up at heaven because a angel went home today with no more suffering from whatever it was. They played Purple Rain which is my all time favorit...

Welcome to the month of April.  This is the month that everyone spends spring cleaning and gertting ready to clean out from the winter pack rat.  It's spring cleaning at it's best, have you dusted off your book shelf?  Better yet, what are you reading?  Have you started your own library of books that you enjoy reading ?  How about reading something different that is out of your comfort zone?   I continue to add to my Libary and it's timet to buy another book shelf as I build my library of authors that I enjoy reading, spark my interest, or that I am introduced to.  The author's that made this months list were either interviewed by Sistah's Place Entertainment blog at http://sistahsplace.com/  and books that I have stumbled across from other book clubs.  Currently reading -Photo Credits Book cover-Deborah Mello Deborah Fletcher Mello- Guilty Pleasures (current reading) S. Dodson- Faux Happiness Marcia King-Gamble- Just You...