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Saturday, October 4, 2025
It's Never Too Late to Begin Again
An excerpt from Shine My Crown -
Some Dreams Arrive at 40, 50, Even 70: Seven Women Who Prove It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again
by Gee NY
They say it’s too late. That your chance has passed. That your dreams should have an expiry date. But here’s the truth: the clock does not define you.
These remarkable African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean women are living proof. Some started new careers in their late 30s, some found their voice at 60, and some broke barriers at 70.
1. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – From Exile to Presidency at 67
She spent 5 years in exile, endured imprisonment, and at 67 became Africa’s first elected female President in Liberia. At 72, she won the Nobel Peace Prize, proving that history can still have room for firsts, even later in life.
2. Segilola Grey – Breaking Beauty Standards at 71
At 71, Segilola decided she was more than “too old.” What started as a photoshoot organized by her son blossomed into a modelling career redefining beauty, age, and representation on the global stage.
5. Alberta Hunter – Comeback at 82
Southern Comfort
An excerpt from Your Tango -
People Who Grew Up In The South Usually Keep These 11 Things In Their Homes
Is Southern charm a real thing?
By Zayda Slabbekoorn
We've all heard about "Southern hospitality" and "charm," but what do these things really mean when it comes to a person's daily life and routine? Most of the practices they engage in on an everyday basis are rooted in secure Southern values — things like family time, tradition, religious beliefs, food and beverages, and connection.
From porch furniture to family photos, people who grew up in the South usually keep these things in their homes. Even if they've moved away or left their families in another state, this kind of charm and hospitality doesn't simply go away — it's rooted in their personality and everyday habits.
People who grew up in the South usually keep these 11 things in their homes
1. A pitcher of sweet tea
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| Whether there's a pitcher in the fridge or a fresh batch on their table while hosting meals, people who grew up in the South always keep these things in their homes. It's a taste of home, even when they're far away. 9. Porch furniture
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Southern hospitality often extends to seemingly simple interactions with neighbors or strangers, which is why it's not entirely surprising that things like porch furniture, which is both a tradition and a means for connection, are so common in Southern people's homes.
Student Invents Self-Sanitizing Door Handle
An excerpt from GoodGoodGood.co -
Student invents self-sanitizing door handle for hospitals, receives award from prime minister
By Kamrin Baker
Jamaica’s University of Technology alum Rayvon Stewart grew up in a poor, rural farming community called Mount Prospect. Along with his cousin, the now 30-year-old software engineer was the first in his family to go to college.
In school, Stewart discovered his love of inventing, but it wasn’t until he was 23 and volunteering at a hospital that he realized he could solve a real problem with his designs.
It was this time in healthcare facilities that led him to invent a door handle that could disinfect itself after every touch. He calls it Xermosol.
“I saw how patients were suffering, the assistance that they needed, and how difficult it was for the nurses,” Stewart told The Guardian.
Xermosol is a pioneering ultra-violet self-sanitizing door handle, which Stewart says can kill 99.9% of pathogens but is safe for people and animals. It currently has provisional patent protection and has won Jamaica’s Prime Minister’s National Youth Award and the Commonwealth Health Innovations Award.
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/self-sanitizing-door-handle-student-invention
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Introducing the "Hot Priest"
An excerpt from the Daily Dot -
This church introduced a “hot priest”—the comments were so thirsty, they had to turn them off
“Lead me not into temptation, Father… unless you’re free Friday.”
By Rachel Kiley
A TikTok video meant to introduce a new vicar to his parish has unexpectedly turned into the internet’s latest thirst trap. When St. Edward of the Confessor in Romford posted a simple welcome message from Father Jordan earlier this month, viewers quickly latched onto his looks and accent, flooding the comment section with innuendo until the church was forced to disable them entirely.
https://www.dailydot.com/news/hot-priest-father-jordan-tiktok-spicy-comments/
Three Sudden Death Answers in Job Interviews
An excerpt from MoneyWise -
These 3 'sudden death' answers instantly disqualify you in a job interview, expert says — what to say instead
By Chris Clark
The three 'sudden death' answers
Welch lays out the fatal interview responses. In each case, the problem isn’t just the words, it’s what they represent. These answers, she says, signal to employers you haven’t done your homework, you’re not invested in the role or you lack initiative.
1. 'I want to start my own business someday'
To a recruiter, that sounds like you may already be planning your exit. Companies know new hires can take years to pay off, so if you hint you’ll leave early, they might think twice about taking the risk. A better way to show ambition, Welch says, is showing an intention to satisfy your ambition in the company you’re interviewing with.
Baby Hairs Banned
An excerpt from Shine My Crown -
A High School In Jamaica Just Banned Baby Hair Edges: ‘Curtains Belong In The house, Not On Foreheads’
by Grace Somes
News recently broke from Jamaica that a prominent high school for girls has reportedly banned students from wearing styled edges or baby hairs on campus.
Edges and baby hairs have become significant aspects of Black culture, representing style and pride. Recently, a controversy erupted when St. Andrew High School for Girls (SAHS), a well-known all-girls school in Kingston, Jamaica, announced a ban on styled edges for students.
Founded in 1925 by the Presbyterian and Wesleyan Methodist churches, SAHS has established itself as one of Jamaica’s most prestigious educational institutions. With the motto “Life More Abundant,” the school aims to nurture its students holistically, including mentally, physically, and spiritually. Currently, around 1,500 young women attend SAHS, many of whom pursue successful careers in fields such as law, medicine, and politics.
Three Red Flags in Job Interviews
An excerpt from CNBC.com -
CEO: I’ve interviewed over 500 candidates—these 3 subtle habits scream ‘red flag’ in job interviews
By Eli Rubel, Contributor
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1. Show up late, and it signals a lack of preparation
If someone shows up even a minute late to an interview, it raises questions right away. Sure, emergencies happen. But most of the time, it signals poor planning.
When someone doesn’t protect time for the interview, I have to assume they won’t protect time for clients, deadlines, or teammates once they’re in the role. In fast-moving agency environments, that can create real problems.
Do this instead
- Aim to be early, even if it’s a virtual interview. Log on 10 minutes ahead of time and test your tech.
- If something unavoidable does come up, communicate right away. A quick message goes a long way.
- Treat the interview with the same respect you’d give a client meeting.
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