Beauty and Brains

In recent times, women have found the term “beauty and brains” derogatory, and you find many men frustrated when they meet a woman who doesn’t see it complimentary because, as far as they are concerned, it is supposed to be a compliment.  “Attractive women with brains...
When They See Us

When They See Us

By Stella Damasus My son came home with a letter from school, for a family day event that was supposed to take place in his classroom. Unfortunately, neither my husband nor I could attend because we had to work that day. So we sent my oldest daughter Isabel, who is 20...
Two Wrongs, Don’t Make It Right!

Two Wrongs, Don’t Make It Right!

The title is a statement, and it is so true. It comes in many shapes and sizes, but today I want it to speak to every single mother out there. Just because you are divorced, a teen mother, or life just happened, and you ended up with a dead-bit dad, I want to remind...