
Today’s La Vida En Black History Month moment comes in the form of a love letter. A love letter written through history, by our ancestors, by our Great Grandmothers and Great Grandfathers…today’s Post is dedicated to mi famila. Born in the “in between” time my Mummy, Josefa Machado was a bright daughter in the Luces family. …
Afro-Venezuelans were a vital part of the struggle for independence. One of Simon Bolívar’s most famous lieutenants, Pedro Camejo, is legendary in Venezuela’s history as “El Negro Primero,” who was always the first to ride into battle. In the final battle of Carabobo, Camejo was mortally wounded but survived long enough to utter one infamous phrase: “General, vengo decirle,…
A Mother’s Determined Fight to Keep Kennedy Krieger Honest and Protect the Future of Her Autistic Son by FAITH NELSON Published: April 17, 2012 Are autistic children becoming a numbers phenomenon for counters and a financial opportunity for Autism authorities? Autistic student Donte Reeves being unceremoniously dropped from the 2012 diploma rolls at Baltimore’s Kennedy…
#POTUS Put Congress back to work, write some bills that put your constituents back to work!!!! #SOTU
In 2009 I found out that my underground oil tank had a few holes in it. It was 22 years old, wear and tear etc… cost to remove it & install a new one $8000 The State said they would reimburse up to 80% of it and I was approved over 6 months ago. Have…
There is no right candidate in the Repoooblican Party for me. I used to like “Cornbread” with his awe shucks sensibilities and his easy way of charming a crowd. Well now that all of a sudden racism does exist for him, I’m done. I love it when Black people in positions such as Herman Cain…
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Hola! I am a filmmaker / writer / producer living near Washington, DC. When I am not editing my film, you can find me in my garden, dancing or talking with friends & family.