Planning the Perfect Water Park Adventure

Water parks have become a family tradition over the years. Our two children are different ages with different interests. Therefore, finding the right one can be a challenge. It takes a little research, but we’ve managed to find places that they both can enjoy. This year we decided to take them to Splish Splash in…

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Accessories to Spice Up Your Look (GIVEAWAY)

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Accessories just like the Delta Sigma Theta sorority paraphernalia are often the secret to transforming any outfit from drab to fab. But believe it or not, accessories aren’t just limited to jewelry, handbags and shoes. Here are four accessory ideas you probably didn’t know could spice up your look. View this post on Instagram A…

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Spongebob Squarepants Musical Recap

Spongebob Squarepants Broadway

When I heard that Spongebob Squarepants was debuting on Broadway last December, I was interested to see how they’d make the 2 dimensional rectangular sponge into a 3 dimensional live character. I can’t front, the thought of the Nickelodeon series coming to life almost seemed corny. But then O’Shea saw clips of the musical, pointed…

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Donna Summer Musical: Is it Worth Seeing?

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We tied the knot over ten years ago and thought of ways to celebrate our wedding anniversary this year. After hearing about the musical based on Disco Queen, Donna Summer, we both agreed that would be the perfect way to spend our special day. The Broadway musical is told through the dramatic lens of her…

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Natural Hair Problems in Main Stream TV News

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Natural hair is beautiful. But, unfortunately not everyone feels the same way. When I read that Jennifer Myers resigned from her job as a meteorologist at Fox 4 in Dallas, Texas, I prayed that it had nothing to do with people not accepting her naturally curly hair.  According to FTV Live, management told the naturally…

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Hip Hop Pioneer Ralph McDaniels’s New Mission

Hip hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels Stacy-Ann Gooden Queens Library

I had the pleasure of sitting down with hip hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels as part of our Black History Month Series for Mornings On 1. It’s been seven years since our last meeting, but it felt like it was just yesterday that we hung out. I’ve always been cautious of meeting my idols in person….

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Double Dutch Braid Bun Updo Tutorial

Double Dutch Braid Bun Updo Tutorial curly hairstyle of the week

Bun hairstyles are my favorite when it comes to protective styles. We’ve come up with a double dutch braid bun updo that is pretty easy to do. It’s a great way to retain moisture, especially during cold seasons. But, it’s also a great hairstyle that can be worn for any occasion. If you have a little dancer…

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Mornings On 1: A Fresh Approach to Morning TV

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I’ve been in the news business for over 10 years and haven’t been this excited about any of my previous TV gigs (no disrespect to my past employers). But, you’ll probably agree with me when you see Mornings On 1 for yourself. Honestly, I assumed it would be like every other morning news program. Boy, was…

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