I have been blessed to have met some wonderful and interesting people via Twitter. One of those such people is Demetrius, aka @afreshmusic, a blogger and music lover who shares his opinions and critiques on http://www.thefreshmusicpage.com. Demetrius and I have…
Chicago—TCC Visits the Real Gotham City
As a girl who appreciates travel and a wonderful city with historical presence, amazing architecture, and massive amounts of things to do, Chicago is one of my favorite destinations. Classy, urban, and fun, there is always something to do in…
Recess Rocks: Let’s Move Kids To Health
The White House along with our First Lady Michelle Obama have made a commitment to our children with the Let’s Move campaign which focuses on our children moving and being active and curving childhood obesity. Recess Rocks also fits into…
EdgeStick Professional Styling Comb Review & Giveaway
As many of you know, I am in the midst of transitioning my hair to a natural state. Right now, my hair is almost half and half and there are times when I want to flatten or straighten out the…
TCC Travel Tips—What You Need to Know About Bedbugs
If you have been living under a rock, then you may not know what we are experiencing a huge bedbug infestation in the U.S., especially in New York City. So much so that there are people running for office in…
Tyler Perry’s ‘For Colored Girls’ Trailer Sparkles As We Anticipate Release
There were so many things said by entertainment and couch potato pundits when it was first leaked that filmmaker and sometimes controversial director Tyler Perry would be adapting the 1975 play written by Ntozake Shange called ‘For Colored Girls Who…
ELLE Magazine & The ‘Lightening’ of Actress Gabourey Sidibe
When I found out that Academy Award nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe was going to be on the cover of ELLE magazine, I was elated. Here was a sister with meat on her bones sporting unperfect perfection. Gabby would be gracing…
Get To Know St. Louis’s ‘Haven House’–A haven for families in need
While I was at the St. Louis Fashion Week event at Macy’s a few weeks ago, I learned that the proceeds of the show that evening went to Haven House. I had heard about the organization but didn’t have a…
How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy Book Review & Giveaway
I am always on the hunt for books that can help improve my relationships. While perusing the web, I came across the book, “How Not to Marry the Wrong Guy–Is He “the One” or Should Your Run?” written by Anne…
Children’s Hospital St. Louis Spearheads 4th Annual Dining 4 Kids Event
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is the preeminent medical center for children in the region. Founded in 1879, it is the oldest children’s hospital west of the Mississippi and the 7th oldest pediatric facility in the U.S. The hospital serves the…
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Despite the divisiveness you may read about or hear by political pundits and other media folk, most Americans enjoy embracing and learning about other cultures, races, and heritages. As we continue to learn more about one another, it brings us…
Are You a ‘Selfish’ Coworker?
You all know that “selfish” coworker I am referring to. The one who wants to put in the absolute minimum amount of work he or she can but tries to take all of the credit. The employee who hands you…