Artisan of life, she breaks out her loom and yarn. Memory weaver. -Katherine Gotthardt Katherine Gotthardt, M.Ed. has been writing, editing and teaching for more than 20 years and marketing professionally for more than 15. With ten books to her name, one an Amazon bestselling new release and another a Nonfiction Writers Association Silver Award winner, […]
Such a tragedy, spider with a missing leg, scaling walls army ants have fallen from, to say nothing of hubristic beetles, hardened shells crashing to the floor. Yet here, a mere arachnid, tenacious in its climb, many-eyed, wounded. Still trying to pass as normal. Katherine Gotthardt, M.Ed. has been writing, editing and teaching for more […]
The following op-ed is sponsored by the Pageland Farmers & Stakeholders Members of the Board, We are representatives of over 100+ landowners who strongly support the approval of the exciting and important PW Digital Gateway Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA). We have lived here from recent times to generations ago – some as far back as […]
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of Kenneth Jacobs, a 49-year-old Black man who went in for a routine back procedure back in February. However, due to several mishaps, Kenneth ended up in paralysis. Last month, we spoke with his sister Jacqueline for an update. Now, the family believes they have a case, […]
The following post is sponsored by the Commonwealth Institute Virginia can be a place where every young person has the support and resources to reach their full potential and the help to get back on the right track when they get into trouble. Unfortunately, Virginia’s youth court system frequently imposes fines and fees on young […]
From the first time Willie O’ Ree laced up the skates in 1957 for the Boston Bruins, there have been several Black players who have conquered the ice with speed, grace, and amazing skill. Whether it was Grant Fuhr in the pipes, to Jarome Iginla to PK Subban, hockey has always been a place where […]
Ebony Lofton, candidate for Mayor of Dumfries, is an avid golfer who wants to give back to her community by helping to raise funds for local charities in Dumfries through a golf tournament. Friends of Ebony Lofton will host a charity golf tournament named “FORE the Love of Charity” at Potomac Shores Golf Club […]
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men. As we come to the end of the month, we are featuring author Deon Brown and his book, Non-Negotiable Self-Care. Black men especially can be victims of neglecting self-care and this powerful book makes self-care non-negotiable for all. […]
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, thereby allowing the 13 colonies to sever their political connections to Great Britian. The document summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence from their oppressors. Now, in the wake of last Friday’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, the […]
Listening is an aspect that people take for granted. As a result, there’s become a disconnection in the most important aspects of our lives, so how do we regain that? We met with speech pathologist Marva Shand-McIntosh, who talked about improving ourselves by applying effective listening techniques.
