The Lovely One

Leading Story

The Lovely One

Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, recently released a book, Lovely One (the meaning of her name), as a tribute to the people and circumstances that shaped her path to this historic achievement. In interviews, she has shared how her grandmother, Euzera, had a profound influence on her life, and how growing up attending a Black church in Miami provided spiritual grounding in predominantly white spaces. As Jackson promotes her book, she reflects on the importance of the Supreme Court's role in addressing the nation’s most divisive issues, emphasizing her belief in the institution's integrity despite public skepticism. I purchased this book , and it is next on my list. Will you join me in reading or listening? In case you want to learn more about her before buying, listen to this informative interview.

Culture

Transracial and Transcultural Adoption

A viral TikTok video has sparked heated debate after a white mother told her adopted Black child to balance a large bag of rice on her head "like an African." While shopping, the mother, Kaylee Wilson, suggested it was in her daughter's blood to know how to perform this action. The video has faced widespread backlash for perpetuating harmful stereotypes, raising questions about the cultural sensitivity required in cross-racial adoptions. Should cultural competency classes be mandatory for adoptive parents raising children outside of their own race or culture?

Parenting

Regretting your Baby’s Name

Celebrities are often known for giving their children unique names that stand out. For instance, Nara Smith, a model and social media sensation, has garnered attention with her children's names: Slim Easy, Rumble Honey, and Whimsy Lou. While unique names can be fun and creative, it turns out that a surprising number of everyday parents regret their choice and even consider legally changing their child's name. Interestingly, in certain situations, when a baby is born and a name isn’t chosen within a specific time frame, hospitals will officially name the child "Baby Boy" or "Baby Girl" as a placeholder until a final decision is made.

Career

Looking for Remote Work?

When it comes to the most desired job benefits, for many workers, flexibility tops the list. In a survey of 6,000, 22% say remote work, specifically, is the most important benefit in terms of supporting mental health and work well-being.

If you’re looking for a job that’s either fully remote or offers remote work opportunities, you’ll want to include these on your resume to signal that you have what it takes to succeed.

Sex

How Long Should it Last?

I do not know if a therapist should tell you, but in case you are curious…

A therapist’s advice on how long sex should last.

Word of the week

Dicker

The number or quantity of 10.

Randomness from my Timeline

Time to watch CSPAN Again

One of the best breakdowns related to misinformation related to Vice President Kamala Harris.

@reeciecolbert

Today, I joined CSPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the 2024 election and take live calls. People were spicy (and downright disrespectfu... See more

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