Archive for April, 2009

9th Annual National Multicultural Business Conference »

Title: 9th Annual National Multicultural Business Conference Location: Orlando, Florida Description: Join many business innovators in the areas of Human Resources, Education, Gonvernment and Small Business as they seek to improve the multicultural influence in human resources, marketing and advertising. For more information visit: http://www.diversitybusiness.com/Events/DivEvent/2009/ Start Date: 2009-04-29 End Date: 2009-05-01

Secrets Lies Family Ties »

With enough scandal to make a soap opera script seem tame, Sylvia Hubbard’s Secrets, Lies and Family Tiesis filled with intertwining plot-lines where everyone is related or connected to everyone else if not by blood then by lust and deceit. Lust and love have more in common in this novel than just being comprised of the same number [...]

Mary Mary »

Often when it comes to trying new things we may not be as willing to give a new experience the chance it deserves. Part of being enamored of multiculturalism is being willing to explore different cultures that may not suit the norm. It goes beyond trying a diferent dish at your favorite restaurant or reading [...]

Writing Irony »

The culture of human nature is so complex due to the various shades of gray. Marketing my writing skills and fettering out legitimate project leads are a huge part of my day to day tasks. Some days are better than others with a healthy list of potential job leads. However, every job seeker, entrepreneur or [...]

Food Culture »

I mentioned several posts ago that I am a magazine junkie. I was reading Success magazine when I came across a successful entrepreneur who combined her love for food, culture and environmentalism into a business–the chocolate business to be exact. What’s the big deal about organic chocolate? Well, after earning a degree in psychology and [...]

A Review of Congresswomen Sanchez’s novel Dream In Color »

In Congresswomen Linda and Loretta Sánchez’s inspirational book, Dream in Color, the sisters of congressional politics discuss their humble upbringing in El Monte and Anaheim, California. The sisters, parented by Mexican immigrants in a house with five other siblings, tell of the family’s strong work ethic and values. Linda, a JD licensed to practice labor [...]

The Cultural Aspects of Mother’s Day »

The celebration of motherhood began with the honoring of mother gods known as Greek goddesses. Known as Mothering Sunday in Europe during the 1600s, motherhood was honored within the context of Catholic religion. Its spiritual and religious origins are symbolic of its observance on the most religious day of the week. The celebration commenced with [...]

State Culture »

Having just returned from a trip to New York City and New Freedom, Pennsylvania, I realized each state has its own culture. I was fully aware of the cultural differences among the regions, but I never paid attention to specific state cultural contrasts. Sure, there’s a difference between Arizona and New York, but was there [...]

Symbolic Pardons »

Ironically, on April 1st, I came across an article about Arizona Senator John McCain’s mission to see  the first African American World Heavyweight Champion, Jack Johnson, pardoned for his alleged violation of the Mann Act in 1913. The Mann Act which made it illegal to transport women in interstate or foreign commerce i.e. prostitution, debauchery or [...]

Different Intentions »

On any given day, my creative side is at war with my analytical side. Well, last week, my creative side won. I was at a metaphysical/new age bookstore. ( I love the metaphysical and New Age concepts) I had just had a facial and was in the neighborhood of an the bookstore that I use [...]

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