In response to the horrendous circumstances surrounding the death of George Floyd, CNN and Sesame Street are reaching out to young people with another innovative program, Coming Together: Standing Up To Racism. The program airs on Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 AM on CNN. The program hopes to help children and their parents understand and […]
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Caring For Each Other: Standing Up To Racism: A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall
June 5, 2020 
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CNN Hosts A Special Global Town Hall Featuring Alicia Keyes
April 23, 2020 1 Comment
I have been a huge fan of CNN’s weekly town halls addressing the concerns surrounding Covid-19 Co-hosted by Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, these town halls have been vastly informative and reassuring. Viewers are encouraged to submit their own questions and many of the questions asked have acknowledged and clarified some of my own. […]
Continue readingCNN’s Phenomenal Documentary Of Apollo 11 Premieres Sunday, June 23rd
June 23, 2019 2 Comments
Picture Credit: CNN.COM Fifty Years! Can you believe it? Fifty years. Where did the time go? I happened to be alive and celebratory when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. In fact – I was preparing for my wedding a couple of weeks away and the Apollo 11 moon landing propelled the festive excitement to […]
Continue readingPolitical Icon And War Hero John McCain Dies Of Brain Cancer At The Age Of 81
August 25, 2018 3 Comments
Senator John McCain lost his battle with brain cancer on Saturday, August 25th, 2018. He was diagnosed with this disease in July 2017 and, since then, courageously continued to make his mark on the world of politics. He is and will continue to be one of the most revered politicians in American history, having endured […]
Continue readingChampions For Change Feature CNN Anchors And Correspondents Connecting With People Who Are Making A Positive Difference In This World
June 23, 2018 2 Comments
I thought I would share a special programming event which will be featured on CNN on Saturday, June 23rd at 8:00 PM. If you are a parent, grandparent or guardian searching for positive reinforcement for all that is good and decent in the world, one which you can share with your child or grandchild, then […]
Continue readingOn The 100th Anniversary Of His Birth, CNN Celebrates JFK And His Legacy
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On this Memorial Day, it is time to reflect on the thousands of heroes all over the world who so selflessly gave their lives so that we may be able to live in a free and peaceful society. Even though our world has become more chaotic and unpredictable than – say – the Sixties (my […]
Continue readingCNN Presents The Sixties Episode Nine: The Times They Are A-Changin’
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on CNN Presents The Sixties Episode Nine: The Times They Are A-Changin’
The Sixties was quite the revolutionary decade. Looking back, it seems almost unbelievable that the social issues raised during this decade were significant enough to warrant change, but, we have evolved and become a better culture as a result of the social movements of strong leaders during this decade. Acceptance of Homosexuality , equal rights […]
Continue reading CNN Presents The Sixties Episode Eight: 1968
July 31, 2014 Comments Off on CNN Presents The Sixties Episode Eight: 1968
The 8th installment of The Sixties show airs on CNN at 9:00 PM on Thursday, July 31st. This week, the focus is on the year 1968. It was not a very good year. There was so much unrest and turmoil in the United States which culminated in the assassinations of the Reverend Martin Luther King […]
Continue reading CNN Presents The Sixties Episode Seven: The Space Race
July 17, 2014 1 Comment
The 7th installment of The Sixties show airs on CNN at 9:00 PM on Thursday, July 24th. This week, we gain exclusive insight into the dollars and drama surrounding the most affluent time of the Space Age – with particular emphasis on the Moon Landing in July 1969. I thoroughly remember devouring every nook and […]
Continue reading CNN Presents The Sixties Episode Five: A Long March To Freedom
June 26, 2014 8 Comments
This week, CNN’s 10-part documentary, “The Sixties”, focuses on The Long March To Freedom. And it was a long walk. A really long walk. And, unfortunately, we are still walking that walk. Donna Brazile, a CNN contributor and a Democratic strategist sums up the significant events focusing on segregation during this decade: “CNN on Thursday […]
Continue readingCNN Presents The Sixties Episode Four: The War In Vietnam
June 19, 2014 3 Comments
This week, CNN’s 10-part documentary, “The Sixties”, focuses on The War in Vietnam. It was The Sixites prelude to the War In Iraq. It went on forever and ever amen! And, after a while, everyone forgot why they were fighting in the first place. Totally endless and mindless and overflowing with heartbreak and senseless deaths. […]
Continue readingHillary Clinton Hard Choices: CNN Town Hall Meeting Airs Tonight
June 17, 2014 5 Comments
Oh ya! This should be a doozy. Hillary Clinton, who is being pumped as a prime candidate for the 2016 Presidential Election, is ready to leave everything on the floor when CNN airs her Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 17th at 5:00 PM Eastern, followed by a replay at 9:00 PM Eastern. The event […]
Continue reading CNN Presents The Sixties Episode Three: The Assassination Of President Kennedy
June 12, 2014 6 Comments
This week, CNN’s third episode of The Sixties focuses on one major event that pretty much consumed everyone during this decade – the Assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. As a young adult during this era, I, along with anyone else who was alive when this sad event occurred, will always remember where I was […]
Continue readingCNN Presents The Sixties Episode Two: The World On The Brink
June 5, 2014 1 Comment
Picture Credit: CNN.Com Did everyone catch last week’s premiere of CNN’s fantastic series – The Sixties? What fun! Last week focused on the iconic shows and personalities dominating the Television Era in The Sixties. As someone who began her young adult years during the 1960s, these precious televised memories came flooding back. For an hour, […]
Continue readingCNN To Air A Ten-Week Special Television Event Focused On The Sixties
May 29, 2014 4 Comments
CNN has been heavily publicizing their upcoming special focusing on the historical, political and cultural events that occurred during The Sixties. Personally, The Sixties were huge for me – I graduated from Secondary School and University, was married, witnessed the moon landing, rocked on to a new group called The Beatles and suffered the tragedy […]
Continue reading Clay Aiken’s Congressional Seat Opponent, Keith Crisco, Has Died
May 12, 2014 2 Comments
I almost fell off my chair when they flashed Clay Aiken’s face on Jake Tapper’s The Lead show on CNN and saw the words “has died” in the headline. For one brief moment, I thought Clay Aiken had died but then quickly realized that his opponent for the U.S. House District 2 seat, 71-year-old Keith […]
Continue reading [Video]Stevie Wonder Takes A Powerful Stand Regarding The Trayvon Martin Case
July 16, 2013 24 Comments
Finally! Someone with vision and fortitude. I am beyond disgusted over the outcome of the Zimmerman trial. And, although I understand the now infamous “Stand Your Grand” law factored into the “not guilty” verdict, that doesn’t mean that this law is correct and should be embraced by society. In fact, it is downright stupid, crazy […]
Continue reading Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies At The Age Of 87
April 8, 2013 2 Comments
Picture Courtesy Of CNN And another legendary politician has passed away today, April 8th, 2013. Former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, died at the age of 87 years. Needless to say, the feisty politician, who was dubbed the “Iron Lady” by a Soviet Journalist, made tremendous inroads during her tenure as Prime Minister. She was […]
Continue reading Hollywood Is Planning To Make A Movie About Osama Bin Laden
May 4, 2011 3 Comments
Do we really want to go there? Isn’t it enough that the notorious terrorist was finally captured and laid to rest in the high seas after brutally massacring thousands of innocent lives on September 9, 2001? According to USA Today, Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal have been meeting with actors for an […]
Continue readingVocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 2 Results Show: The Finale With Crystal and Lee
May 26, 2010 23 Comments
I am adding this blog topic quickly. We have been suffering severe power outages, affecting internet, television and basic utility services in our area. So. Much. Fun! I will update later, I just want to press “publish” so my readers have place to gather before, during and after the Finale tonight. Can’t wait to see […]
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