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Inspired by Chris Brogan We are quickly approaching the last few days of January, and, hopefully, you have not abandoned those New Year’s resolutions that you made just a few weeks ago. Of course, like everyone else, I set my resolutions, which were comprised of numerous personal and professional goals. In the midst of […]
The Reid Project at Clark Atlanta University This month I participated in a panel discussion at Clark Atlanta University coordinated by alumna Jacque Reid about the importance of internships. The Media Arts Studies class, where James McJunkins serves as its professor, seeks to prepare students to participate in The Reid Project, an eight-week summer […]
Inspired by the life of Steve Jobs Inspirational Blog Background I never knew much about Steve Jobs. My introduction and only knowledge of him was through my husband who showed me a video on the Internet of Jobs introducing the iPhone to the world. Terreon was absolutely elated! This new phone had all the […]
I had an absolutely magnificent time Monday at Tuskegee University (TU) commemorating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and the Tuskegee Airmen! Celebrating the release of “Red Tails,” Tuskegee University hosted a weekend of activities honoring the civil rights leader and America’s first African American military pilots. What a glorious occasion to be involved […]
I was devastated last year when I learned about the drowning of six children in Louisiana, all family members, who lost their lives trying to save each other because they did not know how to swim. I was even more shocked to discover that adult family members watched in horror as each child drowned, because […]
Convention Theme: “The Power of Now: Claiming Your Destiny” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 3-7, 2011 During the summer I participated in the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 3-7, 2011. Founded in 1975 and consisting of journalist, students and media-related professionals, NABJ provides programs and services to and advocates on […]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. During the summer the Omegas commemorated the founding of their organization during their annual convention, which was held in Washington, DC, July 28-31, 2011. Over 10,000 Omegas from various parts of the nation and world participated in the event, including a large contingent […]
Washington, DC September 23-26, 2011 The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) held its annual conference in Washington, DC, July 23-26, 2011. As always, NCLR hosted another great conference! Founded in 1968, NCLR is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States that seeks to improve opportunities for Latino […]
Conference Theme: “Leading for a Stronger America” San Antonio, Texas June 23-25, 2011 My parents, Cecil and Loretta Houston, and I attended the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) 28th Annual Conference, June 23-25, 2011. NALEO is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization that facilitates the full participation of Latinos in the political process, […]
May 22, 2011 On May 22, 2011, I was inducted into the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Northwest Georgia Chapter. It is such an honor to become a member of such a distinguished group of African American women! The National Coalition of 100 Black Women prides itself on providing leadership to and fostering […]
