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Blogging for Science - Blogging Scholarship Finalist

I am honored to be a finalist for the College Scholarships Blogging Scholarship Competition. I am one of 20 finalists for my blog Urban Science Adventures! ©.
To qualify for this scholarship I shared with review board “Why I Started Blogging”. Here is my short essay.
A few years ago, a friend casually joked that I should [...]

12Nov2008 | dnlee | Comments | Continued

The Travesty of Prop 8 (and some POC Blame Game)

Dan Savage on “Black Homophobia” in response to the passing of Proposition 8. When you’re done there, go here and follow the comments. Don’t forget to leave some.
More on Blacks, Latina/os and Proposition 8:
VivirLatino: More Prop 8 Black and Latino Blaming
WOC, Ph.D.: Propositioning Privilege
elle, phd: WTF is Wrong With Us
The [...]

7Nov2008 | Kismet | Comments | Continued

YBP Peer Spotlight: Kristyna Jones

Continuing our series, let’s meet an analyst who is trying to get her blog and business off the ground while juggling her daily 8-5. Today, YBPGuide introduces Kristyna Jones.
What is your occupation, full title and work week hours?
I am a Senior Development Analyst for Enterprise Community Investments. Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. is a leading [...]

6Nov2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

The Homophobia Has to Stop

Part of an email I received from a friend right after Obama won:
I’m still not safe in my country … my state … my city … my county … my polling place. America has indeed spoken. On a night when so much of my history was celebrated, perhaps vindicated, so much of me was mutilated [...]

6Nov2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

YBP Peer Spotlight: Anjuan Simmons

Sorry that we’ve been on hiatus, but I guess the excitement of the times has pulled me away from this series. Fear not, as we’ll meet today a proud, hard-working brotha working on his MBA. Let’s meet Anjuan Simmons.
What is your occupation, full title and work week hours?
Until very recently, I was an executive at [...]

30Oct2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

Urban Environmentalism: Are You on Board?

I live in a state that is considered environmentally progressive - Missouri.
In fact, there is a Clean Energy Initiative on the November 4 Ballot. Earlier this month, there was a Candidate Forum for the Environment in my town. All local candidates for State and US Congress seats were invited to share their views and positions [...]

30Oct2008 | dnlee | Comments | Continued

Blog Action Day ‘08

Time to get back to helping those who are less fortunate. Today is Blog Action Day (in addition to my birthday) and the aim is to bring light to issues of global significance, but of somewhat complexity. While last year’s issue was the environment, this year we’re focusing on poverty.
From the Blog Action Day website:
Global [...]

15Oct2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

YBP Peer Spotlight: Takara Bullock

We’re everywhere…and it’s great. Today’s weekly edition of peer spotlight reaches all the way on the other side of the world to find a fellow professional in the great land of Japan. Today, let’s meet Takara Bullock.
What is your occupation, full title and work week hours?
I work as an Executive Recruiter and specialize in E-Commerce [...]

9Oct2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

YBP Company Spotlight: Head Strong Condoms

In addition to our peers who are changing the world either through illustration or executive leadership, YBP was able to reach out to an entrepreneur whose mission literally saves lives. Today, lets meet Kirk Manuel, a brother from Arkansas who started Headstrong Condoms, the first African-American owned condom company.

Kirk Manuel

Tell us a little bit about [...]

2Oct2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued

YBP Peer Spotlight: Frava Burgess

As with our previous peer spotlights, this series aims to highlight the accomplishments of everyday colleagues. We are everywhere, and our accomplishments are plentiful. Sometimes inspiration is as simple as shining a light to this fact. Today, let’s meet Frava Burgess.
What is your occupation, full title and work week hours?
How old are you?
If you had [...]

18Sep2008 | Fredric | Comments | Continued