As a “PR person”, this one is very close to my heart… Moss Kendrix was a public relations pioneer who left a lasting legacy and a major imprint on the way African Americans are portrayed through the power of … Continue reading
Elijah McCoy (1843 or 1844-1929) was a mechanical engineer and inventor. McCoy’s high-quality industrial inventions (especially his steam engine lubricator) were the basis for the expression “the real McCoy,” meaning the real, authentic, or high-quality thing. McCoy’s first invention (1872) … Continue reading
Although this is a female-focused blog, I have decided to post a daily profile of African Americans for Black History Month. As the daughter of a Nigerian immigrant (mother) and African, Native-American and Caucasian-American (father), I have had to seek … Continue reading
Earlier this week I was beginning a new project for my company. While thinking and trying to wrap my brain around the project, I decided that I needed to seek outside assistance…a counselor. So, I got on my computer and … Continue reading
I have been longing for MY day for a while. I have squeezed in massages (50-80 minutes) but not set aside a full day for me in approx. 1.5 years. So, that is what I did last week. I spent … Continue reading