Month: October 2019

Remembering John “Pops” Witherspoon
October 30, 2019

Remembering John “Pops” Witherspoon

The world is in shock right now as recent news reports confirm the passing of comedian and actor John Witherspoon, 77.

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by YolandaDanae
Cyntoia Brown-Long Visits Newark’s 3rd Space for Q&A with Aliya S. King
October 18, 2019

Cyntoia Brown-Long Visits Newark’s 3rd Space for Q&A with Aliya S. King

For so long, we’ve seen images of a child, eyes filled with disappointment in a system that had clearly faild her. On stage last night though, sat a woman. Poised. Resilient. Hopeful.

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by YolandaDanae
Networking Secrets I Shared with The Young Professionals of PSEG
October 16, 2019

Networking Secrets I Shared with The Young Professionals of PSEG

I sat as a panelist yesterday at an event hosted by The Young Professionals of PSEG and Newark Regional Business Partnership.

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by YolandaDanae
Today I Turn 27
October 8, 2019

Today I Turn 27

I wrote this a couple of hours before my 27th birthday. Just in case my mood found a way to spill over into today, I wanted to have this handy. On days where I really struggle. When stress has made a mess of my face. …

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by YolandaDanae
Just Another Tuesday
October 7, 2019

Just Another Tuesday

Tomorrow is my 27th Birthday. It stings to say that. I haven’t made any plans, haven’t found “the outfit”, I haven’t even replaced my signature blue lipstick (if you know me, its a thing). Birthdays don’t feel like birthdays these days.

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by YolandaDanae