Ladies, April 30 to May 8 is National Women Build Week. It’s time to pick up a hammer, learn some new skills and volunteer to help Build 1000 Homes with Lowe’s for Habitat for Humanity. I want you to join the movement! I spent one glorious evening at my neighborhood Lowe’s Home Improvement store with about 70 women volunteers building…
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A Look At Art From Dr. Maya Angelou’s Art Collection or How To Spend $1.3 Million At An Auction
Selections from the art collection of beloved Dr. Maya Angelou sold for a record $1.3 million. The auction of Dr. Maya Angelou’s Art Collection was held September 15th at the esteemed Swann Auction house in NYC. Dr. Maya Angelou was an impassioned collector of paintings, sculpture, works on paper and significant artworks from preeminent African American artists. She had personal…
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Meet Me At Martha’s Vineyard For Dream Yourself Awake!
I’ve always heard that Martha’s Vineyard is a magical place and I can’t wait to see it for myself. Want to join me at Dream Yourself Awake? In September I’m planning to visit Martha’s Vineyard for a unique awe-inspiring retreat created just for women like you and me. See if you can relate to why I’m going: Like me you’ve…
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A Look Back At Significant Historic Events Of June
Today I’m taking a design departure to remember 3 significant June historic events with you. I believe our past helps us design our future so I hope you enjoy this look back. June is a significant month for African American history because several fortuitous events took place that no American should forget or dismiss. Today, African Americans as well as…
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Today we commemorate the exemplerary life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw injustice and was compelled to take a stand against the status quo. His courage, actions, leadership, faith and ultimate sacrifice forced America to change it’s laws and practices to extend basic rights and open doors to African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr.…