Finding balance at Banfield and in life
Four years ago, Dr. Rhesa Houston, chief of staff at Banfield Pet Hospital in Hoover, Alabama, received the tragic news that her brother passed away. Overwhelmed with grief, her medical director recommended she take as much time as needed and to seek counseling for extra support. Two years later, Dr. Houston recognized similar feelings percolating. […]
My Farewell to The Obamas
It was two days following the election of the first African American President of the United States of America. I was in Austin for a meeting with The University of Texas Department of History Visiting Committee. I woke up to check my email and opened a photo attachment… In total shock and disbelief I could […]
Election 2016: Top 10 Reasons You Should Vote
Today is election day 2016, and it is finally time to cast your vote. This historical moment is of immense importance; and considering all that is at stake, there is absolutely no reason why any American citizen, who truly loves this country, should refrain from voting. Your vote will determine not only the direction of […]
Top 10 Takeaways from “Blacks and Latinos: Our Quest for Civil Rights”
Last month I participated in the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Convention in Washington, DC. As stated in my previous blog, the CBC ALC is always my favorite convention of the year! This year Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA) requested me to moderate his session “Blacks and Latinos: Our Quest for Civil Rights.” Of course, it […]
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Convention, Session on African American and Latino Relations Today!
This week I am attending the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Convention in DC. The CBC ALC is always my favorite convention of the year! The “Who’s Who” of Black America gathers in DC for the week to discuss policy, challenges that face our community and country, and, most of all, solutions; and I enjoy […]
