Lady Chisholm bids Adieu...for Now

Congresswoman Shirley Anitia Chisolm, (1924 - 2005)   Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress and an outspoken advocate for women and minorities during seven terms in the House, died Saturday near Daytona Beach, friends said. She was 80. MSNBC Speaks on Congresswoman Chisholm's death.> My thoughts... Too many good people are...

BlackWords Bids Farewell into the New Year

BlackWords Press is closing their doors. This book publisher has been in existence for ten years, but no longer wants to continue publishing black books. Kwame Alexander, the founder expressed: This is simply the best time to get out of a game that has become mired in mediocrity. I love books, but I just don't love publishing like I used to. You can read more behind the reasoning of the press closing at the link above. My thoughts... I...