Child Custody 101 by Theresa Brunson, Esq.
May 31, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under D.I.V.A Mommy
AN OVERVIEW OF CHILD CUSTODY IN PHILADELPHIA Understanding the ins and outs of Child Custody in Philadelphia is difficult for attorneys, let alone the average citizen. I am going to try to inform you of what I think is most important for you to know if you are thinking about establishing a custody order for [...]
A Woman on the Verge Part 3 by Devon Greene
May 30, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Romance
A Family of Lies When Troy arrived back at the house I met him at the front door. I stood with my arms folded. My stomach churned as he walked past me and took a seat on the couch. The house was dead silent. The only noises that could be heard were the soft sounds [...]
Babies Having Babies by Mikenda Early
May 30, 2010 by Mikenda Early
Filed under Teenage Love
Do you love me? If you love me, then prove it. Show me how much. This scenario happens on a day to day basis with our young girls. They are being asked to prove something that they barely know about, love. They are so busy trying to prove to these guys that they love them [...]
Keep Folks Out of Your Business By ShalenaD.I.V.A
May 30, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Romance
At one point in my life, I used to tell my family and certain close friends almost everything that was going on in my relationship. For the most part, they gave good advice, but it became overwhelming because everybody had an opinion about what I should do. I had so much chatter in my mind [...]
Being Different by Bianca Payton
May 30, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under D.I.V.A Mirror
For me, high school proved to be more than best friends, broken hearts, sleepovers, and school dances. It was an experience—a time of mental, spiritual, and emotional growth. Going to school every day was a challenge, more than the usual for the average teenager. As the only African-American student in a school of more than [...]
Almost an 80′s Baby (Who I Be) by Quiana McLaughlin
May 30, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under D.I.V.A Mirror
Yes Almost an 80′s Baby Yes I am Almost an 80′s baby Born the last month Of the last year In the 70′s Today I am A 29 year-old Phenom Not an Expert Far from being Perfect But a Phenom Just the same You see I’ve learned a lot In this time That I’ve travelled [...]
Thank God I’m Natural – “Your Natural Hair Bible”
May 24, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under D.I.V.A Mirror
You may have heard about Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair, the book Essence Magazine calls “Your Natural Hair Bible” and that has gotten the internet buzzing. Thank God I’m Natural is without a doubt the most comprehensive resource on natural hair and has something for everyone [...]
Break Out Those Jump Ropes!
May 23, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under D.I.V.A FIT
We all used to jump rope like crazy fools back in elementary and middle school. Let’s jump our way to physical fitness and overall health. Much success! P.S.-Ace, ace, God no higher, zero possession… LOLOLOL!!!!
The High School Years by Anya Nicole
May 23, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Nobody Knows...
Last Wednesday I attended career day at Overbrook High School, my Alma Mater. At first, I thought of a whole bunch of reasons not to go, one reason being that my high school years sucked and I absolutely hated that school. After much thought, I put my own insecurities aside and decided that giving back [...]
Mirror, Mirror… by Cammela Teel, PHR
May 23, 2010 by ShalenaD.I.V.A
Filed under Career
Congratulations! You finally landed that interview and you’re going through your interview prep list: Resume? Check! References? Check! List of intelligent questions to ask the interviewer? Check! Mirror? Check! A mirror?! That’s right, a mirror. When you meet someone for the first time, they will form their impression of you within a matter of seconds. [...]
