Activism

Election Results in the Burgh

Posted in Activism, Blog, Local, Politics by Dr. Goddess

Okay, good people. Let’s look at the FACTS: In sum, lots of new registered voters voted. A ton of Democrats voted. Hillary won PA but Barack is still in the lead. Barack got more delegates from the Burgh and Jake made it rain.STATISTICS REPORT-EL45 PAGE 001 VOTES PERCENTPRECINCTS COUNTED (OF

Three Great Historic Moments

Posted in Activism, Blog, Local, Politics by Dr. Goddess

So much happening, so little time to blog about it. But: 1. The great Aime Cesaire (Negritude) has passed away. R.I.P., Mr. Cesaire. 2. Jake Wheatley is going to be re-elected State Representative. I’m claiming it. 3. Baracky the Vote – absolutely hilarious. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

Goodbai, Pittsburgh!

Posted in Activism, Blog, Local, Politics, Travel by Dr. Goddess

So, I’m on my way to Dubai. See ya in a few. I’ll try to blog or something while I’m gone. For the dude who wrote all of those anonymous responses to my post: You’re welcome to post here and I probably won’t censor you; but don’t be comin’ up

From Da Burgh to Dubai!

Posted in Activism, Blog, Local, Politics, Travel by Dr. Goddess

Folks, I’ve been very busy and don’t always have time to update my blog. I’m also headed to Dubai for a conference on Women as Global Leaders, so please don’t be astonished when I return even more determined and pointed in my criticism than before. Here’s an update before I

August Wilson Historic Designation

Posted in Activism, Blog by Dr. Goddess

Folks, We’ve been very busy over here in the Historic Hill District. And speaking of history, today at 1:00pm, City County Building, Downtown Pittsburgh YOU can weigh in on what I wrote in my Revelations Column: 1. The Historic designation of August Wilson’s birth home by City Council 2. The

Yes, We Can

Posted in Activism, Blog, Local, Politics by Dr. Goddess

There’s alot going on these days. And often times I’m too busy to blog. But I find that most of what I care about at this time are the girls in my show, the students in my classes, continuing to share August Wilson with the world, reaffirming the dignity and

We Lost the Battle, We’ll Win the War

Posted in Activism, Blog, Local, Politics by Dr. Goddess

Yesterday, we had a very interesting City Planning Commission Hearing, at the end of which the Commission voted to approve the Pittsburgh Penguins’ plan for the new arena in the front yard of our Historic Hill District neighborhood. Just before the hearing began, at about 1:30pm, Mayor Ravenstahl, Councilwoman Tonya

Speak Out Today! Wear Red!

Posted in Activism, Blog, Local, Politics by Dr. Goddess

We need you today and wearing something red. Red means “We Won’t REpeat the Defeat!” Meaning, the defeat of 50 years ago where broken promises were never kept and repeated displacement, lack of investment and benign neglect has been the order of the day in the Historic Hill District of