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NANCY GILLIAM is an accomplished performing artist, author, and educator. The first national Miss Phi Beta Sigma is a graduate of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia Highschool of Performing Arts and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Losing a loved one: 4 of 158
I sat on the train fatigued but fully awake thinking over the past two weeks, weeks filled with death and loss. The sudden death of a close friend's father. My baby girl losing her first tooth. A contract that did not materialize. The pending death of my spiritual brother, Russell.When I met Russ and his wife Sandy over 16 ye... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Divorce 101: 1 of 16
Divorce is difficult. The process can be confusing. There are so many options available, and the laws surrounding the process vary from state to state. If you are one who has made the difficult decision to end your union, it is very important to seek legal counsel. Equally important is having an awareness of what your options... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends Is friendship for a lifetime?: 7 of 54
She RemainsSpringtime had never been so cold. In spite of the warmth of the sun, I could not protect myself from the icy blast of hatred that rushed at me relentlessly forming icicles on my tearstained cheeks during the winter of my soul.A few months prior, I had been enrolled in Wagner Junior High School after a year-long st... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Everything you need to know about money: 2 of 11
Money is an answer. That's right. Ancient text revealed a lasting truth that remains to this day: money answers all things. It's true. We use money to buy things. People are paid for their services with money. We express what something is worth in terms of money. Though the kinds of currency might vary from nation to nation, ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The masks we wear: 74 of 170
CamouflagedBehind a dimpled smileA melodic laughA lyrical facadeShe sits wounded and camouflagedToo dangerous to peep out from the underbrushFearful someone will see the gashes andAttempt to touch the woundsWhether to soothe them or cause them to bleedCamouflagedLonging for a healing touchBut afraid the hand that touches will... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Tips for justifying your IT budget for 2009: 14 of 29
The process of allocating funds for new projects can be daunting under favorable economic conditions. Factor in the current state of the economy, and the task becomes even more grueling. The bad news is that in the year of 2009, the task of rendering a favorable response when attempting to allocate funds for your IT budget wi... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Low-performing schools: Does encouraging parents to play a more active role in their children's education take school boards and teachers off the hook?: 7 of 12
When it comes to the education of our children, no one should ever be "taken off the hook"; not the parents, not the educators nor the administrators. Education is the responsibility of all three, and all three collectively determine if the process of education will succeed or fail. If in the process of analyzing a low-perfor... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Leaving a legacy in your life: 7 of 10
November is a very special month to me for many reasons. It is the month in which I was born and gave birth to my youngest son. It is the time during which we observe the Thanksgiving holiday. November presents me with many reasons to celebrate.Another event that is celebrated in the month of November is the anniversary of ou... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Childhood memories: 87 of 113
"Make Sure Your Clothes Fit!"Wow! I was turning eleven! Just imagining the possibilities of being an eleven year old made my heart beat with exhilaration. My body was already transforming. It seemed like overnight, I had gone from possessing a chest that closely resembled an ironing board to having a little something somethin... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fixing the heart: 41 of 52
I felt the sting...the burn of salt water attempting to fill my eyes, but I refused to cry...It didn't matter that you listened so intently, with unspoken understanding that revealed itself as I listened to you breathe, or that when you spoke, your words caressed my heart and mind so gently...I felt the sting...the burn of sa... More..