Tag Archives: race

Will Trayvon Martin’s Death Be A Watershed Moment Or A Blip On The Radar?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Now  that George Zimmerman has been charged in Trayvon Martin’s death, I am wondering what’s next. I’m not talking about the next steps in the judicial process, I want to know what’s next when it comes to America’s relationship with … Continue reading →

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Real Talk: A White Girl and Black Girl Banter on Race

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

White people, did you ever want to ask someone black about being black, but were too worried about being labeled the “R” word? Black people, what about you? Have you ever wanted to tell a white person your unfiltered feelings … Continue reading →

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Praying I Don’t Have To Kill My Kid During My Radio Debut

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I got the email on a Monday. It was an invitation to be a guest on a nationally syndicated morning radio show to talk about my piece on The Huffington Post. Ack! I can do a live Q&A on train … Continue reading →

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God Help Me, I’m Training For Another Race

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Why do I do this to myself? Why do I ever think these things are a good idea or worse yet, fun? What in the hell have I gotten myself into? I kept asking myself these questions while walking to … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ at Chicago’s Half Marathon

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

We did it. Today, Hubby and I ran Chicago’s Rock n’ Roll half marathon. Our feet carried us 13.1 miles or over 230 football fields, or up and down Willis Tower about 16 times or … You get the idea. … Continue reading →

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An Exercise in Time Management: Training for My Half Marathon

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

OK, I admit it. I was wrong. I thought with proper time management Hubby and I could easily train for the half marathon. Clearly I was smoking something. When I told him I was going to do Chicago’s Rock N’ … Continue reading →

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A Bump In The Road In My Half-Marathon Training

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

It kinda feels like someone is repeatedly slashing a razor blade across my shins. They’re shin splints. I’ve got ‘em. And it sucks. I’m training for the Chicago Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon on Aug. 14 and it’s turned into … Continue reading →

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Semper Fi: A Marine’s Run

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Looking to change up my exercise routine, I ran a race Sunday that honored those in the military. The real honor came at the end when I cheered for Yuyri Zmysly, a man who doctors said could forever be in … Continue reading →

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We Came, We Saw, We Shuffled

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

The temperature was in the lower 70s, clouds dotted the sky, a slight breeze skimmed off the lake and we were surrounded by more than 32,000 people. What a perfect day for a first race. It was Chicago’s Shamrock Shuffle, … Continue reading →

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One Race, One Dream and A Fight Against Cancer

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

No joke. In 10 days one of my dreams is about to come true and the best part is that it’s going to benefit cancer patients. The dream? It’s running a race with my husband. I know, I know. It … Continue reading →

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