tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post113882499746735136..comments2023-07-03T01:07:37.640-07:00Comments on Ignore the Crazy: I have a dream..Bekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02421106490759593190noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-48655813275836103862008-05-16T16:04:00.000-07:002008-05-16T16:04:00.000-07:00I just started reading your blog from its beginnin...I just started reading your blog from its beginning, and this post just prompted me to just stop and say that Lauren's realization is such a wonderful perspective to be privy to as a young Black woman raised in the south. <BR/><BR/>I was never sure if it was just my friends and classmates who were changing as they were understanding and being taught what is really right; obviously, this is becoming more of a tenet of life, not something that has to be argued to be accepted.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story. :)Brithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07429746246502232520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139725384110401152006-02-11T22:23:00.000-08:002006-02-11T22:23:00.000-08:00Thanks Carina....that kind of stuff is right up my...Thanks Carina....that kind of stuff is right up my alley.<BR/><BR/>I am not off my soapbox yet. I am writing my "help save African lives" post in my head. :-) This is what happens when you are the child of social activists.Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421106490759593190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139648142593056862006-02-11T00:55:00.000-08:002006-02-11T00:55:00.000-08:00Bek, I've been thinking a lot about this post beca...Bek, I've been thinking a lot about this post because the topic is very dear to me. <BR/><BR/>Tonight, however, I finally found something to respond about. I'm watching African American Lives and it is absolutely fascinating. Henry Louis Gates, head of African American Studies at Harvard tested a number of prominent African Americans (Whoopie, Oprah, Chris Tucker, etc.) to figure out their geneaology. This testing included identifying what percentage of their genetics was attributed to what group of people. For instance, the host, Gates, it turns out is 50% African and 50% European. Then, they identified, of the African percentage, which area and tribes the person belonged to. It was a reminder of several things. One, that very few of us are "pure" anything; we are tied to each other across continents at the mitochondrial level. Two, that it's great to see hearts of children being turned. Anyway, if you can find a way to catch it, it's worth the time.Carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13859567470814286102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139381333676538542006-02-07T22:48:00.000-08:002006-02-07T22:48:00.000-08:00Thanks Becca for your touching and thought-provoki...Thanks Becca for your touching and thought-provoking post. What a blessing to see Dr. King's dream come true in your own family.<BR/><BR/>If I may add one more thing that I'm personally grateful to Dr. King for...since my birthday is on January 20th, every few years I get a national holiday on my birthday thanks to him!Tabloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073656186893527011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139354922801551512006-02-07T15:28:00.000-08:002006-02-07T15:28:00.000-08:00You all are too nice. I am having a terrible mommy...You all are too nice. I am having a terrible mommy day and will lap up your praise like it is a 44 ounce Diet Coke w/ pebbled ice. <BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>By terrible, I don't mean I am a terrible mommy, I am just bitter because I want a third freaking child but don't have an extra 20 grand lying around. I have decided today will be the day that I am bitter that I can't just get pregnant......oh no, here I go. Time for another Diet Coke.....Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421106490759593190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139354540986484802006-02-07T15:22:00.000-08:002006-02-07T15:22:00.000-08:00I echo Lisa. You're a great example and are clear...I echo Lisa. You're a great example and are clearly active in your persuits. What lucky children.~j.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02959570365515658547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139290072646080902006-02-06T21:27:00.000-08:002006-02-06T21:27:00.000-08:00Well done Bek.Well done Bek.wendysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972358449380700170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139288943083219562006-02-06T21:09:00.000-08:002006-02-06T21:09:00.000-08:00I have come to the realization that I am no good a...I have come to the realization that I am no good at insightful and "thinking" posts. I will just stick to the fluff!!!<BR/><BR/>It always sounds better at 2:00 am. <BR/><BR/>:-)Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421106490759593190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139287017787489382006-02-06T20:36:00.000-08:002006-02-06T20:36:00.000-08:00Your family is a good example of what a lot of peo...Your family is a good example of what a lot of people hoped for years ago. You are right on. Your kids are so lucky to have you as their mother.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246546379295509018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139271612886992252006-02-06T16:20:00.000-08:002006-02-06T16:20:00.000-08:00Thank you. That was beautiful. And what you are te...Thank you. That was beautiful. And what you are teaching in your home is beautiful too. It does make a difference in the world.dalenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414972890937798371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12830417.post-1139262805348311352006-02-06T13:53:00.000-08:002006-02-06T13:53:00.000-08:00Wow. That was fantastic. Thanks so much for your t...Wow. That was fantastic. Thanks so much for your thoughts Bek.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863864930713026735noreply@blogger.com