You've probably enjoyed the distinct voice of recording artist Bobby Womack. After a dramatic life filled with highs and lows, both personal and professional, the R&B legend went to his final rest in his sleep on June 27, 1014 at the age of 70.
Jul 21, 2014
Soul Music Genius Bobby Womack-R.I.P.
You've probably enjoyed the distinct voice of recording artist Bobby Womack. After a dramatic life filled with highs and lows, both personal and professional, the R&B legend went to his final rest in his sleep on June 27, 1014 at the age of 70.
Jul 19, 2014
New Orleans Ex-Mayor Heads to Jail
You might remember New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin's fight to save his city during the chaotic years after Hurricane Katrina. Now, he's headed to prison convicted of Katrina-related corruption.
Marvel Changes the Comic Landscape
Many people don't like change, but change is inevitable. , Marvel's chief creative officer, Joe Quesada, conveyed important news on the Colbert Report. Get ready for major changes in the Marvel comics arena.
Jul 16, 2014
Jul 14, 2014
Love, Art, and Activism: RIP Ruby Dee
Artist and activist Ruby Dee departed this life on June 11, 2014 at the age of 91, leaving her three children to mourn her passing. But, these few word won't explain this power house and her contribution to the world at large.
Jul 13, 2014
Gone But Not Forgotten: Memorable TV Series
Over the Fourth of July holiday, my family gathered to share a traditional summer food fest and to compete in our version of "Patriot Games". We pitted the men against the women in four rounds of heated competition which focused on television and movie trivia like "Who shot J. R.?". The answers were on the tip of our tongues and sometimes stayed there, allowing the men to best the women in a hard fought, down to the wire contest. Unbelievably, the men won and the women hung their heads in shame, but laughing all the way to the picnic table.
One of the positive by products of the grueling games were blasts from the past revisiting often forgotten old favorites television series and movies. Travel with me to "those thrilling days of yesteryear" and recall a number of my personal favorites.
Jul 2, 2014
Michelle Howard: Navy's First Female Four Star Admiral
When she graduated from Gateway High School in Aurora, CO in 1978, no one knew it was in the cards for Michelle Howard to become a rising star in the U. S. Navy.
Michelle graduated from the Naval Academy in 1982 and completed her Masters in Military Arts and Sciences in 1998. Shortly thereafter, she went on to become the first African American woman to command a navy ship when she took the helm of the U. S. S. Rushmore.on March 12, 1999.
Six years ago Army General Ann E. Dunwoody (61) became the U. S. military's first female four-star officer. In 2012, President Obama nominated Janet Wolfenbarger to become the first female four-star General in the U. S. Air Force. Now, Vice Admiral Michelle Howard (54) joins them as the Navy's first female four-star admiral in the Navy's 236 year history. She assumes the duties of the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
By the way, here's a story you probably didn't hear about in the news. Michelle Howard commanded the ship that was involved in rescuing Captain Phillips from the Somalian pirates. That story was featured on the Sweet Nothings blog which introduced the ship's captain, Michelle Howard.
Congratulations and best wishes to a real trend-setter, paving the way for the women following her.
Related Article:
Another Michelle: The Rear Admiral Howard, Sweet Nothings Blog, May 10, 2009
