Tonight I attended a Mega Mixer sponsored by several journalism organizations such as the DC chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Asian American Journalism Association, the Washington Association of Black Journalists and more. And let me tell you, when they said a mega mixer, I figured it would be big but just imagine a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Oh snap, did I just make it to the big 1-0-0! Oh but I did!
Several months ago at the beginning of the summer, I never thought I would make it to 100 posts so quickly! But look here it is, I’ve made it to post #100! And after 100 posts and several adventures and experiences, I can clearly see how my posts have improved…dramatically! I feel like I start … Continue reading
So what do you do? I’m fun-employed, thank you!
As many of you have detected, I’m living my life in lala land as I figure out what’s going to happen next. I’ve applied for a bunch of jobs in D.C. and just about any news station that’s looking for a general assignment reporter. (And when I say anywhere…I mean anywhere…from Chattanooga, TN to Green … Continue reading
the art of debating…a different look at the political discussion
I remember learning in history class about the first televised political debate. It was the epic battle of the youngin’ John F. Kennedy vs. the mature Richard Nixon on September 28, 1960…and it’s amazing how even back then before huge TV screens and high definition footage, people could see a distinct difference between the two … Continue reading
Wake up & smell the coffee…. Or the skinny vanilla latte
This week marks my one millionth attempt to get right, get tight, get fit! And this time I might just succeed. In past attempts, I’ve bought tons of Special K products, swore to drink protein shakes and vowed to visit the gym at least three times a week… Well every time I made it through … Continue reading
A stone of hope….standing 30 feet high
Today was a crisp, sunny day in October. There was just enough breeze in the air for a light jacket and the sun was shinning bright. And on this beautiful day of fall, thousands of people gathered in Southwest DC to remember a king…our king…Dr. King. After a one and a half delay, today, America … Continue reading
Late Night with Roy….a Carolina Basketball Tradition
Every October as the leaves start turn, the air gets a nice crisp feel and the season begin to change….and I not talking about the weather. I’m talking about sports. In Tar Heel Nation, October marks the official start of basketball season…my favorite time of the year! And every year (well since I can remember), … Continue reading
So…I just might be addicted….to reality TV
This past week I realized that I just might have an addiction…an addiction to reality television. Yes, as sad as that sounds, it just might be true. As a young journalist, I watch the news (local or national), I get daily news updates via email and on my phone, I have more than a dozen … Continue reading
We make 218 years look GOOD!
Today is a great day! Why you ask? Because on this day back in 1793, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill finished its foundation as the first public university in the country! And to celebrate this lovely occasion, UNC always has its annual “University Day” events and the school always cancels classes from … Continue reading
“Yeah man, make me your black president”
Last night, I put on my LBD (little black dress), pearls, black pumps and a touch of red lipstick and I was off to the Shakespeare Theater. As I arrived to the theater and picked up my ticket from will call, I was ready…Ready to experience the musical FELA! It was the story of man … Continue reading
This is my so-called life 