Journalism

Bebe Moore: Mental Health means more

As featured in HBCU Lifestyles   http://hbculifestyle.com/contributor-hbcus-addressing-anxiety-emotional-stress-among-students/ African American college students should applaud the vocal example of Bebe Moore Campbell. In an age where rap stars and NBA athletes are the most celebrated heroes, it is with good cause that we lift up a woman whose advocacy was intended to help so many. Prior to her […]

HOOKAH – The Hype and Harm

Curious is the hype surrounding the wave of Hookah bars sprouting up in eclectic communities. It’s a trend that’s taking a new generation of collegiate students and mid-level professionals of all nationalities by a storm, but has anyone paused to ask themselves, “Hey, is this just as bad as smoking cigarettes? Sure, it looks mad-cool […]

Mercy Ships: Visiting the House of Hussein

Experiencing Africa extends far beyond the depth and reach of island tours, fabrique markets, and the more sophisticate relaxation modes that I’ve partaken in like a spa weekend at the Radisson’s “Buddatude” Spa. During my time in Dakar, Senegal, I’ve been blessed to indulge in a wide array of cross-cultural excursions, but none have blessed […]

Welcome to the new normal: COVID-19 impacts Florida

 PREV EDITOR’S PICK    EXCLUSIVE      FEATURED Penny Dickerson Mar 18, 2020 Updated Mar 24, 2020 An acronym most Americans had never before heard of has shifted the landscape of everyday life. COVID-19 is the coronavirus. It is a viral infection that emerged in China, made international headlines and has since gained statewide precedence as the foremost discussion […]

On Boarding Final Project: “Transformative Themes”

GET READY TO GROW UP IN GOD PENNY! My small group leader, Karen Ransone added momentum with her July 2, 2019 entry in my journal. She prayed for God to give her scriptures for me and they are: Change:  “See, I am doing a new thing.” Isaiah 43:19 Transform: “Do not conform any longer to […]

JUNETEENTH! A time-honored celebration of freedom

Slaves in Texas learned they were freed two years late Penny Dickerson Jun 3, 2020