Yvonne LaRose

U.S. Black history emanates from Africa's Diaspora. That history is of the Melting Pot's blending all its immigrants, building on their struggles for opportunity in this land of wealth. Black history is actually about making one national race.

It was that climax in the movie when the hero and heroine are supposed to bring all of the thrills and excitement to one pinnacle of closure. Ah! Denzel and Julia didn't do it.

Only a select number received invitations to the sit-down dinner at the White House. To think: Obama food - Midwestern, Hawaiian, and ethnic. Equally distinguishing, it's only for those related to the first black Congressional representatives.

Domestic Violence is one of the crimes impacting the City of Angels. It has unique definitions that exclude some who suffer from the same harm. Those who come under the definition and those who don't share the consequences of slow police response.

Many talk about helping a woman who has suffered abuse or battering. There's little visible action; it's difficult to find resources. There's another way to make a statement about being against abuse. Discretely hang a purple ribbon on the site of the incident.

The crisis was curtailed transportation service on Lines 35, 37, and 38. Inconvenience to passengers and residents was obvious but notices regarding public hearings on it never surfaced. Why was it important?

With all its loops and dives, pain and ecstasy, like a rollercoaster, its still worth the ride.

It is possible for women to get ahead in senior and C-Level positions. With 85 percent of corporate leadership being comprised by men, women can look to men as the mentors they need for success.

Author and reader of this poetry piece is Yvonne LaRose.

The appearance of death and destruction began to billow from every direction. But a gentle southern breeze carried a different view -- an awakening.

Each woman vying for a position of power and leadership must distinguish herself using some of her natural attributes. Tall women have a definite advantage.

Surviving is no guarantee. Escaping could mean recapture. But starting anew means everything is now possible.

Renada's migraine wasn't the only thing that was becoming more pronounced. So were the mysterious losses, the frequent visits. Could all of these be connected to Robert's presence?

Enduring the test and surviving in their own ways.

You don't have to be a professional to dance with me.

Is the urgency for women to fill in the ranks of those who serve on Boards and act in C-level positions real? Some feel it's not only urgent but being compounded each day we do not attain parity. One young woman felt the whole thing is overblown.

Once the spirit is liberated, all is possible.

Through the centuries, we have thought of disabilities as the curtailment of ability to be a vital force. Although that attitude is changing and inroads becoming frequent, nowhere has acceptance been more pronounced than in China's ballet.

There are many things on which to reflect during the winter holidays. In America, it's quite appropriate to consider our origins and the subject of "Freedom to."

Sometimes we lose more than just an opportunity when we take people and their time for granted.

After trying to use FaceBook applications that only posted to to the site, nowhere else, or else proliferated all of my contacts with its mistake, the purpose of networking popped into my red and egg-covered head.

The first time was physical. Then she found herself in essentially the same situation but it was psychological and financial. In the end, however, satisfaction at having the upper hand can be had in many ways.

There's a reason for what we're doing. If it were that shabby, no one else would be vying for it.

The problem with the employment industry as it relates to recruiting, is that there are few standardized rules. The next problem is those who teach the rules are not using a rule book. It's time to start setting the standards and definitions.

A costly source of company troubles, attrition and low morale is workplace hostility in the form of the abusive manager.

The matter of credibility for women is an ever-elusive issue. Throughout more than the past half century, women have had to strive to be taken seriously yet have made microbial progress.

They started with profiles and then moved to a short-lived robot. Now the tags have become stars and Jobster has all of us Workin' It.

Vivian has learned about efficient. She's learned about prioritizing. She's a single parent, pushes to the max at everything, and manages to get stretch. Meanwhile, her best friend sits in the lap of luxury. Which one really has it best?

She had everything going for her. She created a drive for partnership with the flick of a hand or a well-worded phrase. He was equally intelligent, talented, and successful. The attraction was obvious. What knowledge did she have that prevented her from being able to commit?

As long as there's lamenting of the out-of-control generation, there's a continuing need for better parenting skills. But parenting is evolving and we need to pay close attention to the lessons. The new age parent is no longer human.