It’s been quite some time since I’ve really gotten into a series like The Hunger Games, but like millions of other people in the world, I find myself completely mesmerized by the world Suzanne Collins has created in these books. I was talking with some of my students who have read the books yesterday and I…
Category: Quotes
A Sacredness in Tears
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.” -Washington Irving As I am about to embark on another summer away from Loman, Willow, and Belle, I’ve thinking a lot [which…
“I am not tragically colored”
I had my first encounter with race issues in the real school setting today and it made me quite upset. I find it quite funny, though, that we are studying the Harlem Renaissance just as I have to experience this. While reflecting on the painful and heartbreaking words of a parent, I was quickly reminded…
Stand Tall
“If I stand tall, it is because I stand on the backs of those who came before me.” –Iyanla Vanzant A few weeks ago while sitting in my living room, my roommate and I were watching the television/awards show “Black Girls Rock” on Black Entertainment Television (BET). I’ve never been one to watch BET, though…
Fear
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child…
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967)
Sitting in the living room today, my roommate and I were watching the 1967 film, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” I’d never seen this classic film though I’ve heard many great things about it! I mean, with Sidney Poitier, Katharine Hepburn, and Spencer Tracy, you can’t really go wrong, right? There are so many great…
The Great Debaters
Favorite Quotes from: The Great Debaters Samantha Booke: The state is currently spending five times more for the education for a white child than it is fitting to educate a colored child. That means better textbooks for that child than for that child. I say that’s a shame, but my opponent says today is not…
Christmas
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a state of mind. You don’t have to wait for this time of year to be kind or reach out and help others. We can [and should] do this year round.” -Delilah The holiday season is usually a pretty difficult one for me. I do believe in and celebrate the…
A Spirit That Will Not Die
Precious: [Crying hysterically] Nobody loves me! Ms. Rain: People do love you, Precious. Precious: Please don’t lie to me, Ms. Rain! Love ain’t done nothing for me… but beat me… rape me… call me an animal! Make me feel worthless! Make me sick! Ms. Rain: [Tears begin falling from her eyes] That wasn’t love, Precious….
A Few Quotes to Ponder
I’m a little behind in my blogging and have so much to share! So please forgive us for the immense about of blogging which has already begun, but hopefully it’ll be well worth your time! Over this lovely Thanksgiving break, I’ve done lots of movie watching and reading and here are some lovely words of…
Martin Living 