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Created with the professional African-American woman in mind, the scope of Sojourner’s Place evolves every day. In addition to discussions on working while Black and the political arena, you’ll find posts on a myriad of other topics of interest t
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still feeling the joy
For obvious reasons, I'm still feeling the joy of the recent unveiling of the Sojourner Truth bust in the U.S. Capitol earlier this week. So, ya'll please indulge me for a bit as I continue celebrating with yet another post on this historic event.Fir...
sometimes you just gotta pee
Okay, so I'm sojourning through the sphere the other night, checking out some news and blog headlines before I retire for the evening. This headline Rights of Women, Children Ignored catches my eye that includes a teaser asking the question: How many...
nfl no match for dwb
I learned many years ago, that if there is a policeman driving behind you with lights flashing and if you feel that pulling over and stopping is not in your best interest at the time, that you should slow down, turn on your flashers, and proceed to t...
tonight, all eyes on my president!
"Madam Speaker! The President of the United States!" Every time I've heard those words, goose pimples travel up and down my spine. It is one of the times when I truly feel a sense of being an American and being patriotic. Hearing those words tonight ...
obama suggestion box
The Obama Administration has recently made it easier for Americans to offer suggestions and provide comments on issues and concerns of importance to them. The Obama Suggestion Box has the look and feel of an online community that allows you to "make ...
what a day...what a day!
Hail to the Chief - President Barack Hussein Obama!The OathThe Address (Parts 1 & 2)I invite you to read the full text of President Barack Hussein Obama's Inaugrual Address over at Electronic Village.And if you really want to get a good jolt, you...
daddy, you never told me
I wanted to do something special for this Veteran's Day in honor of my Father, a Captain in the US Air Force. In doing so, I tried to find out what happened during the late 1950s that caused my father and others to go on "military maneuvers" to Goose...
sunday inspirations...my country tis of thee
I attended an all white parochial Christian elementary school and as such, did not learn the Negro National Athem until much later in life. But, I remember going to my cousins' school programs where it along with My Country Tis of Thee was always sun...
an sjp salute: if the shoe fits, wear it!
This is what John Lewis said:"What I am seeing reminds me too much of another destructive period in American history. Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political dis...
