Malina Moye: Paying it Forward
Malina Moye is a rare breed. As a child she picked up her father’s guitar only to find that it didn’t fit naturally with her left-handed motor skills. So she flipped it. Now Moye is the first left-handed upside down female guitar player endorsed by Fender guitars. … [Read More...]
Is Technology The Blame?
A couple of days ago, I strolled down to the local Oak Park library to enjoy the weather outside and hopefully come across a good read. As I walked in the air-conditioned climate, I noticed something even colder, which was the lack of interaction between people. Typically, when I walk into the library I am greeted by a least a couple of the workers. One being the security guard at the desk and … [Read More...]
Emulating Shows Weakness
Why do you want to be a part of our company/organization? This is a common question that is sometimes answered in the wrong way. “I want to emulate my mother; she worked for your company her whole life.” That’s cute, but not efficient. To emulate means to imitate, strive to be like, or even strive to surpass a person or achievement according to the Google search engine. Emulation creates the … [Read More...]
Malina Moye: Paying it Forward
Malina Moye is a rare breed. As a child she picked up her father’s guitar only to find that it didn’t fit naturally with her left-handed motor skills. So she flipped it. Now Moye is the first left-handed upside down female guitar player endorsed by Fender guitars. … [Read More...]
Is Technology The Blame?
A couple of days ago, I strolled down to the local Oak Park library to enjoy the weather outside and hopefully come across a good read. As I walked in the air-conditioned climate, I noticed something even colder, which was the lack of interaction between people. Typically, when I walk into the library I am greeted by a least a couple of the workers. One being the security guard at the desk and … [Read More...]
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Joshua Rogers “Gospel’s Young Star”
Through prayer, practice and patience, “Sunday’s Best” youngest, and first, male-winner, Joshua Rogers from South Carolina new that one day, before winning, he would be on that show, competing in front of gospel greats such as his vocal coach, Kim Burrell, and judges Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin and Kirk Franklin. In 2012, he was […]
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Malina Moye: Paying it Forward
Malina Moye is a rare breed. As a child she picked up her father’s guitar only to find that it didn’t fit naturally with her left-handed motor skills. So she flipped it. Now Moye is the first left-handed upside down female guitar player endorsed by Fender guitars. … [Read More...]
Father’s Day: Back to Basics
Single Mothers are certainly people to be celebrated. Raising children is far from easy, so they deserve endless credit. But, why celebrate them on Father’s Day? If your Mother is your superhero, give her extra praise on Mother’s Day; she deserves it. But, Father’s Day is about … [Read More...]
Chicago JOB FAIR on Friday June 13 “Be Prepared To Be Interviewed”
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LEDISI: Beauty of The Truth
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Behind The Headlines with WGN News Producer Tyra Martin
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