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LULAC – Hispanic Heritage Month

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), founded in 1929, is the oldest and most widely respected Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States of America. … Continue Reading

Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana – National Hispanic Heritage Month

So I must hang my head a little on this cause I’m super late, but I didn’t want anymore time to pass by without paying homage to our “brown brothers and sisters”. Much like African/Black Americans/West Indians and the like, Hispanics or Latinos have made significant contributions to our country and history itself.   … Continue Reading

How productive are you really?

As I was rummaging through my emails on a random early morning, I came across a post on one of my favorite blogs – JibberJobber. What immediately caught my attention was a post on productivity. After clicking on the link to inquire more, I instantly felt convicted. I pride myself on maintaining high levels of productivity; however, after reading this post, I questioned how “productive” am I really. … Continue Reading

Job Search: Work Smart, Not Hard

As I signed on the to Starbucks network this morning, a post on the homepage from Media Bistro caught  my attention, Make your resume work harder for you. Since I offer resume writing as a freelance service, I took a looksee to to gain some new insight on resume writing that can help myself and my clients. Although most of the information I knew, I learned some new strategies and got a spark for some new ideas. Check out the video below, I’m sure it’ll be just as beneficial as it was for me.

Make Your Resume Work Harder For You

Source: www.mediabistro.com

What happened to “I am NOT my hair”!?

I’ve been toying with this post for a couple of months now, but I decided…what the heck!?

Over the last three months, I’ve been faced with some personal challenges. Although this REALLY shouldn’t be a challenge, somehow it is. I’ve been natural for six years. Out of those six, this is the first time – and the longest – I’ve worn my hair in its natural state. It’s quite liberating. However, for some it’s an eyesore.   … Continue Reading

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Sweat the Vote Meal Challenge – Week 3

October 17, 2012

Chef Kim Parris aka the CaribDiva is back with this week’s Sweat the Vote Meal Challenge

Sweat the Vote – Meal challenge: Week 1

October 1, 2012

The Sweat the Vote challenge is underway. To make sure you stay on the track, Chef Kim Parris has joined the team to provide weekly meals that are low fat, low cost and low on prep time!

How to pave the road “down south” with sugar – Wellness Wednesday

September 26, 2012

Today’s Wellness Wednesday post offers advice to increase those “Tasty Tuesday” moments…

Thirsty Thursday – Calm Chamomile Banana smoothie

August 23, 2012

So far I’ve included a few “adult” beverages, but in honor of this Saturday’s SWEAT Party, I wanted to feature a more…healthy drink :)

GLOW – SWEAT Sweet 16 in the dark

August 12, 2012

The SWEAT Party is back with its 16th SWEAT Event – GLOW

Video of the week: Elle Varner – I Don’t Care

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  • Vee: Thanks Brunel! Glad you enjoyed the article...
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  • Vee: Thanks Alwina. It's refreshing to know and see other naturals in the corporate world. The issue is that our "elders" don't see that this is possible o...
  • Alwina: First, CONGRATULATIONS on receiving your masters! Second, no you should not be judged by your hairstyle for a position in corporate America. For my cu...
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