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Author: Ronda Lee

Founder, Editor-in-Chief Ronda is an attorney, writer, and entrepreneur. She is a contributing writer for the Huffington Post. Originally from Chicago, she has lived in Los Angeles and New York. She loves to travel and is passionate about education equity, especially for first generation college students.

Transitions: Exploring Opportunities 2020

Posted onAugust 19, 2020August 23, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

In the middle of a pandemic and a civil rights movement (Black Lives Matter), I experienced much pain but also in the midst of the pain, moments of joy. How and why this happens is beyond me. What I have learned is to live in Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Feature

Anti-Racist: What Would Peter Norman Do

Posted onJuly 27, 2020July 27, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

In light of the Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, many are questioning their prejudice, bias, and role in perpetuating systemic racism. It is not enough to not be a racist, you must strive to be Read More …

CategoriesFeature, Politics, Politics, Race, Sports

History Lessons: 1918, 1944, 1960

Posted onJuly 26, 2020July 26, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”–George Santayana, The Life of Reason, 1905. “What history teaches is that men have never learned anything from it.” — Hegel Movies and television programs in the 1960s had us thinking that by the year Read More …

CategoriesFeature, Politics, Politics, Race

The Flag & America’s Desecration of Black Veterans

Posted onJune 9, 2020July 27, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” – US Declaration of Independence Unfortunately, America does not seem Read More …

CategoriesMilitary, Politics, Politics, Race

Understanding Over-Policing & Defunding the Police

Posted onJune 7, 2020June 10, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

During the protests, people are talking about systemic racism, over-policing, school-to-prison pipeline, police brutality and defunding the police. You need to understand where this is coming from. This is but a primer to understand a small portion of the issues leading to cries for defunding Read More …

CategoriesFeature, Politics, Race

George Floyd, Protests & America

Posted onMay 31, 2020June 15, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

I wanted to be silent because anger and rage is high. I am fed up and tired of being sick and tired of America’s racism, prejudice, faux political correctness, liberal whites who only give lip service to the black community but want our votes and Read More …

CategoriesRace

Church in Quarantine: Erykah Badu & Jill Scott

Posted onMay 11, 2020June 7, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

Featured artwork by: Jeff Manning Art Even before quarantine, my soul was weary. I hungered for that sweet communion of fellowship. I heard about a new service a few weeks ago that they called battles. The first battle was between kings Babyface and Teddy Riley. Read More …

CategoriesCulture, Music, Women

In Defense of André Leon Talley and Michael Jordan

Posted onApril 29, 2020June 2, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

I watched ESPN’s The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan (MJ) and the Chicago Bulls 1997-98 team. Amidst this, I read about excerpts from The Chiffon Trenches, André Leon Talley’s upcoming memoir which references his relationship with Anna Wintour. I love black people and our culture. Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Fashion

420 Playlist – Get High

Posted onApril 20, 2020May 31, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

I am not a 420 participant. It is the smell. It reminds me of leaves burning in the fall. For me, texture and smell can be a turn off. The smell of cannabis is not pleasant. Maybe if it were more aromatic then I would Read More …

CategoriesCannabis, Music

Social Distancing – Bring out the Board Games

Posted onMarch 18, 2020June 9, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

During holidays and breaks, there was family time. That typically meant board games with my family. This was never a simple matter. Even as children, it was competitive. My dad did not believe in letting us win. He said that he wanted us to know Read More …

CategoriesLifestyle, Relationships

White Feminists & LGBTQ Community: It’s Time to Pull Up

Posted onMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020AuthorRonda Lee

March is Women’s History Month. I am always conflicted about it. It follows Black History Month and there’s a natural angst because I rarely see feminists highlight the contributions of women of color. Every election cycle there is an interesting spectacle of candidates who claim Read More …

CategoriesFeature, LGBTQ, Race, Women

Refreshing Summer Wines

Posted onJune 26, 2019August 9, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

This year winter kept returning into May like an unwelcome guest. Finally, flower beds are safe from an errant winter storm. As you consider what to pair with your summer cuisine of fresh fruit and vegetables, allow me to introduce a few to your palate. Read More …

CategoriesFood, Lifestyle

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