(ThySistas.com) It may come as a surprise to some people, but the US is still the world’s richest country. And as the richest economy in the world, it has some of the most fantastic careers available anywhere. However, for many Americans, a career just isn’t an option. The incarceration rate ...
(ThySistas.com) Unfortunately, for many of us life changes come about as soon as we get comfortable and content in life. Many times these changes come in the form of loss. Loss of a relationship with a lover or friend, a job, house or something we possess. Most of us hate ...
(ThySistas.com) The list of over 360 artists who have recorded a Rose Marie McCoy song includes some of the biggest names in the business: Nat “King” Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Shirley Caesar and many other legendary artists. I don’t know of ...
(ThySistas.com) Could Crystal Sheree Hamilton have known her high school sweetheart, Ronald Hamilton, would be her demise? Would it matter if she did? On a recent stroll through my neighborhood in Northern Virginia, 18 miles from where Crystal Hamilton was killed, these and other questions recycled endlessly in my sometimes ...
(ThySistas.com) Yes, this movie is really being made. The Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana was more or less forgotten after behind the scenes stills were released in 2013 of Saldana on set portraying the iconic musician in a bad kinky wig, caked-on dark makeup and a cartoonish prosthetic nose. ...
(ThySistas.com) If you have money going spare, then it makes sense to invest it. When I say ‘money going spare’ I mean things like your savings. Or, perhaps you own a business and want to invest your profits to make even more money? Either way, you’ll probably want to start ...
(ThySistas.com) We often speak of God in terms of a masculine principle, the Father and of course the harsh punisher who destroyed nations when the people were disobedient. When we go to church we’re often reminded of the Hellfire, the ultimate punishment for those who fail to believe. Most of ...
(ThySistas.com) Receiving negativity from others is difficult to deal with. Being the object of constant ridicule can have a devastating effect on one’s self image and that of generations to follow. The situation shifts from outside attacks to self-inflicted harm rather quickly. As black women we must ask ourselves if we ...
(ThySistas.com) Food is a staple of our day to day existence. We must eat to live! Unfortunately, we reside in a society where the foods we eat are causing more illnesses than healing. There are cases where individuals who eat “junk foods” such as sweets, processed foods and sodas are ...
(ThySistas.com) We’re only two months into the new year, but I could sure use a holiday already! The first few months are always the toughest to get through, and we all need a break. Perhaps you’re already planning your summer holiday. Or maybe you’re just looking for a long weekend ...