One morning, days after the senseless murder of Trayvon Martin, my co-workers and I discussed the incident. We all sat in disbelief and disgust as we tried to understand why this young man was senselessly pursued, attacked and murdered simply because of the color of his skin.....
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As 2012 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts organization, Barbara Wilborn traveled to Chicago to celebrate and share experiences with Girl Scouts and troop leaders at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Chatham. Andrea Brookins, a troop leader in Chicago and a former Brownie, organized.....
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It’s no secret that the way we handle our relationships has drastically changed over the years. With the popularity and convenience of the internet, it’s no longer uncommon to meet your mate on a matchmaking website, or a social media outlet. What happens when you’re already in.....
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When we were little we chanted, “Step on a crack, break your mama’s back.” I knew that if I stepped on a sidewalk crack, my mom would be perfectly fine, but I still avoided them anyway. “Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you’ll have.....
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From the moment young girls are able to understand the true meaning of a fairytale ending, they become obsessed with the notion that Prince Charming is out there somewhere waiting for them. In kindergarten, it may have been the boy who sat next to you in class.....
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American designer Robert Sharod, Founder and Creative Director of Atha Sharod Bridal, is changing the way we see bridal. Only using silk and French-imported lace, his custom-made gowns set him apart from his peers in the bridal industry.

“She’s Not Our Sister,” playwright Johnnie Johnsons’ biting, bickering and hilarious musical comedy,  was released on DVD and Digital Download May 1, 2012.

The lyrics simply say, ...Lord I'm split in two/Part of me loves the world and the other loves you so/.../what do I do/I wanna be saved but I gotta stay cool too/.../And no I'm not a fool/I know eventually I'm gonna have to choose.....
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