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  • 55 Till Now

    August 28th marked the infamous anniversary of Emmett Till’s murder in Money, Mississippi. A new documentary debuting in November, 55 Till Now examines the kidnapping and murder of the 14 year-old. This documentary highlights the perspective of Mayor Johnny B. Thomas who was a child in that community when Till was kidnapped. Thomas shares how…

  • The Elephant in the Room

    The week of the GOP convention and I have been silent which is, let’s say, uncharacteristic… I am just sooo tired, I can not even begin. I just want everyone to try honesty. This country has been headed toward the abyss for decades now: the economy, politics, education, healthcare- all of our major systems. In…

  • Not a Burrito Fan

    (Gotta love the tagline…) I have seen the ridiculous lines snaking out of Chipotle, especially when I worked in downtown, DC. I don’t like burritos and the layered bowls so I never understood. But I thought the rounding up (or down) practice was interesting… Chipotle lovers, what say you?!??

  • Better Late Than Never…

    Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) will swear in Montgomery County, Maryland’s first African American, female district court judge today. Karla Smith is a former prosecutor and assistant state’s attorney. Prior to this appointment, Smith headed the county’s family violence court, prosecuting for violations of child abuse, domestic violence and elderly abuse. But she claims motherhood as…