Reading You Later

Monday, March 10, 2014

Read You Later Online Radio | BlogTalkRadio

Show airs March 10, 2014.

Call in number is (805) 727-7017

This show is geared to empower you! If you are in need of inspiration, motivation, or uplifiting, you don't want to miss this show!

Read You Later Online Radio | BlogTalkRadio

Show airs March 10, 2014.

Call in number is (805) 727-7017

This show is geared to empower you! If you are in need of inspiration, motivation, or uplifiting, you don't want to miss this show!

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Getting To Know Author/Bloggers Sheila Goss And Cherlisa Richardson 02/25 by Read You Later | Books Podcasts

Show airs at 8:30 pm est.

Getting To Know Author/Bloggers Sheila Goss And Cherlisa Richardson 02/25 by Read You Later | Books Podcasts

What can't you say about Oh' Sheila?

Shelia M. Goss is a screenwriter, national best-selling author and a 2012 Emma Award Finalist. Her book,Montana’s Way, is nominated in the mystery category for a 2013 African American Literary Award. She has over sixteen books in print and over seven books as ebooks. She writes in multiple genres: Christian fiction, romance, women’s fiction, suspense, and young adult. USA Today says, “Goss has an easy, flowing style with her prose…”

In February 2014, Shelia’s seventeenth book, The Joneses, will be in stores. Published by Strebor Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

Cherlisa Starks is a woman that wears many hats!Cherlisa is an entrepreneur, writer, blogger and motivational speaker. She loved reading and writing from an early age. After working in Corporate America for over 20 years, Cherlisa decided to pursue her love of writing and began blogging and working on her first novel, Summer Rain. Cherlisa enjoys listening to music, spending time with family and friends and traveling in her spare time. She is a very proud mother and wife. Her greatest enjoyment is raising her daughter. Cherlisa encourages her daughter to strive towards excellence in everything she does including academics, sports and life in general.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Has Black History Lost Relevance Among African Americans

Pss. Pss. Come Closer. Yes, I am talking to you. I have a secret to share with you. February is Black History Month. Now, I know that many of you will state that you are aware of this fact. However, by the actions or rather the lack of action, by many African American, I beg to differ. During the course of last several years, I have watched as Black History Month has been relegated to a two minute announcement during church service. African Americans in schools, communities, churches, media, and/or major institutions have appeared to lost their interest in celebrating the rich history of their culture. This fact is puzzling to me. However, I have made some observations in regards to this fact. Often, I have heard my brother and sisters state that they don't won't to rock the boat on their perspective jobs etc. However, I state that the boat was rocked over 400 years ago. If other demographics can talk about the latest Tea Party Comments, Fox News Channel, or latest Rush Limbaugh foolery, why can't I talk about Black History Facts? It is amazing to me, that as progressive we state we are as a community, when it comes to talking about Black History Month, we travel back to an unapologetic Jim Crow Era.
We have a generation of kids who know very little about Black History Month. There are some children who don't know the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. There are many youth and adults who don't know a name of a successful businesswoman of color. Many of the African American they view are found on negative reality tv shows. This is why Black History Month is so important in creating positive images for all people to view. Often, positive stories about African American can't be found in your local or national news outlet. Therefore, it is imperative that representation of positive images of color are displayed, viewed, and discussed.
Black History is the history of the world. African Americans continue to make strides, in politics, medicine, science, etc. I just think it is time for us to place the importance of making Black History Month relevant for the world to view.