Saving Mama Ducks: A Lesson in Compassion and Community
A Mother’s Cry for Help Early one morning in Olney, Maryland, a distressed mama duck caught the attention of a kind resident near the CVS on Olney Sandy Spring Road. Her frantic quacking wasn’t just ordinary noise it was a call for help. Her eight tiny ducklings had accidentally fallen into a storm drain, leaving […]
Dr Jill Biden, used “figurative, allegorical” phrasing in a sentence and was shamed by the minions
A Misunderstood Moment in Figurative Expression A qualified, doctored educator, Dr. Jill Biden, recently used what linguists call “figurative, allegorical phrasing” during a speech and what should have been seen as eloquence quickly became the target of online mockery. In her address, Dr. Biden said: “Raul helped build this organization with the understanding that the […]
Happy Juneteenth Birthday Nephew Brad jun16
Today is one of those rare and special days that carry double the joy it’s both Juneteenth and the birthday of my wonderful nephew, Brad! As we honor the spirit of freedom, resilience, and unity that Juneteenth represents, I’m also taking a moment to celebrate a young man who embodies all those same values bright, […]
Celebrating Raylynn’s Graduation: From Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School to Seneca Valley High School
A New Chapter Begins A heartfelt congratulations to Raylynn Maxine Gomez, who has completed her journey at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown, Maryland, and is now stepping into a new and exciting phase beginning high school at Seneca Valley High School this September 2022! Watch the special celebration video here! This milestone […]
Frailyn Jiret Chaverra Mena a Talent to Behold
Discovering a Rising Star In a world where talent often hides in unexpected places, Frailyn Jiret Chaverra Mena shines brightly as a musical gem. At just 10 years old, this gifted young girl from Turbo, a district in the sub-region of Urabá, Colombia, has captivated audiences with her extraordinary voice and undeniable stage presence. After […]
Black History Month Profiles McKissack and McKissack Construction
From Slavery to Legacy A Story of Strength and Vision In celebration of Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on McKissack & McKissack Construction, one of America’s most remarkable success stories a legacy that began in the shadows of slavery and rose to become a symbol of excellence, resilience, and empowerment. At the helm […]
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Illuminate and Be the Light like Amanda Gorman
View the video with Amanda Gorman With each new dawn, we encounter the reality of beginnings and endings. Where or who do we look to find our light? In the voice of a 22-year-old, an inspired poet, Amanda Gorman her words give cause to Be the Light. In the song I Rise Up, sung by […]
Sydney Poitier The Definition of a Man of Charactor
Where in this video, this man not only defended his “Negroness”, he defined it and affirmed it with immovable dignity and strength. The lasting enduring impact of the imagery and poignancy of the Sydney Poitier of my life is as a girl in the Caribbean at 16 years and seeing a man in a role […]
Amanda Gorman Ode to Auld Ang Syne 2021 Goodbye ✨
Listen to New Days Lyric ✨ It’s time to welcome 2022 with Amanda Gorman’s (@amandascgorman) energy and her new, never-before-read poem. ✨ “New Day’s Lyric” May this be the day We come together. Mourning, we come to mend, Withered, we come to weather, Torn, we come to tend, Battered, we come to better. Tethered by […]