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Women Writers Work It Out

Wherever you live, a community of wonderful women writers can be cultivated and nurtured.  Look no further for an idea on how to connect new and established writers. Last Friday, female authors, writers and other communicators gathered for what many … Continue reading

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Black Girls Rock!

I watched BET’s Black Girls Rock! Sunday and was struck by the diversity of women celebrated. Empowering comments made by actresses and role models Ruby Dee and KeKe Palmer, among others, inspired me. I enjoyed learning about fierce women such … Continue reading

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“The Other City” Is Nearby

Never had I thought about where I might die until tonight. I spent a couple hours learning about Joseph’s House in Washington, D.C., which provides a nurturing place for homeless people dying from AIDS. The organization is featured in a … Continue reading

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Pedometer + Hike = Bliss!

A perfect breeze whispered for me to stretch out and enjoy a nap just like a couple sleeping on their bellies several rocks away. But the gurgling dance of the river cascading through the Fall Line hypnotized me. Serenity among the skyscrapers. Where had I been? Continue reading

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Telling the Henrietta Lacks Story

Earlier that evening, when I scanned the jammed-to-capacity crowd listening to Rebecca, I was struck by the diversity of her book-clutching admirers. This story weaving African-American history, medical research, bioethics, greed and a family’s struggles connected with readers on so many levels. Continue reading

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