Lanae Lumsden
What not to say to parents of a child with Autism
April is Autism Awareness month. As a parent with two children on the spectrum I thought I would share some of the things that people say that bother me. Honestly most of these statements...
Everyday Mom Stuff Invented By African Americans
We honor Black History everyday as we go through out life as moms. Here are six items invented by Black People that we parents use all the time.
Thomas Elkins invented the complete commode, and...
Two Pittsburgh Doctors Who Impacted Women’s Healthcare
I have to admit I have been truly blessed to grow up here in Pittsburgh and have been able to come to know so many amazing history makers. Two of those men were Dr....
Poetry In Color
I enjoy reading and writing poetry and if you follow my posts you made have read one or two of my poems. Today I want to share with you one of my inspirations and...
Black Culture in Quilting
Quilting is quintessential Americana. Bright intricate quilts hang in country stores next to apple pie scented candles representing what many view as distinctly White American culture. But quilting is much more than that. It...
Martin Delany: Pittsburgh Hero
If you haven't noticed already Black Pittsburghers have always been on the forefront. Continually making strides and being the first in many fields. Let me introduce you to Martin Delany. He is what one...
Art in Color
We go to school and we go to the museum. We learn about Picasso and Van Gogh. And that is great, but what about the contributions of black artists. Where is there representation in...
Gus Greenlee, Baseball and Jazz
Every time I went to my grandparents house I sat in front of a cobalt blue punch bowl on her dining room table and when I went upstairs I was greeted by a wooden...
Pittsburgh Jim Crow
As I reported to you in a previous post, The North was not a shining example of equality when it came to civil rights. Pittsburgh had slavery and it also had Jim Crow. Now...
“The House” of Stars
Westinghouse High School opened in 1917 to serve the eastern neighborhoods of Pittsburgh PA. Located in Homewood, this institution has served the community for over 100 years. Over that time the school earned a...