Who is Clarence Avant - The Black GodFather? And Why Should We Care? Reginald Hudlin produced and directed the Netflix documentary, The Black Godfather (2019) which chronicles the unusual path to power, influence, and the weightiness of Clarence Avant. In a culture obsessed with fame and celebrity, and in the ruthless business of television, film, music,… Continue reading Who is Clarence Avant – The Black Godfather?
Tag: Writing
This is Going to Hurt
This is how I know my brain is functioning optimally - I might be inspired but find that I lack that the motivation to do anything other than shopping, browsing, and surviving another day. However, today, I'm doing more than just survive - my laptop is open, and my words are blowing free as the… Continue reading This is Going to Hurt
Extraordinary Love -The Path to Personal Development.
"Extraordinary love flows from those who do their life's work." AD A few years ago, when I took an intensive HarvardX edX course called Immunity to Change™, I was so surprised by the emphasis on love in the introductory lecture by Drs. Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey that I paused the video and rechecked… Continue reading Extraordinary Love -The Path to Personal Development.
This New America and Other Random Thoughts
When your child's school leaves a recorded voice message, offering counseling sessions and use of their Office of Human Relations and Equity to support meaningful conversations and concerns that you or your child may have, following a presidential election, you know that this is not normal. When the district superintendent follows up with yet another… Continue reading This New America and Other Random Thoughts
The Art of Tart
Tart - severe, sharp, biting, acrimonious. This year so far has been one for taking life's lemons and making some very pricey lemonade. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's alleged Betty-with-the-good-hair problem has given them millions of dollars; Gwen Stefani has made us like Blake Shelton again and my favorite yogurt, Liberté has gone organic. You know… Continue reading The Art of Tart
