Dangerous Words I AM African-American (and so are you) Posted on February 20, 2017February 3, 2023 By Dangerous Lee I AM African-American (and so are you) YOU = Black people living in America. Assimilation I turn my nose up at any Black person living in America that has a problem with being called African-American. They say things like: I’m not African! I wasn’t born in Africa! As if being… Read more
Dangerous Words I’m 83% African, 16% European and 1% West Asian Posted on April 16, 2014January 8, 2024 By Dangerous Lee Thanks to Ancestry DNA I now know my full ethnic background. It’s very fascinating, humbling and empowering to learn where my ancestors come from. I can’t wait to further explore all the places that make me who I am by conducting research, trying local recipes, meeting new family members and… Read more
Ask Dangerous Lee Ask Dangerous Lee: Do you think Black History Month is necessary? Posted on February 29, 2012February 1, 2021 By Dangerous Lee Q: Do you think Black History Month is necessary? Eric S. Chicago, IL A: Of course it is. I am always baffled by this question and by those, especially Black people, that think we have come far enough to ignore our history. Yes, Black history is American history, but so… Read more
The Dangerous Lee Interview Black History Month Spotlight: Jarid Manos Posted on February 20, 2012February 1, 2018 By Dangerous Lee Name and Title: Jarid Manos – Green Leader, Social Transformation Activist, Thought Leader, Author, Environmentalist What do you do and why? Founder and CEO of Great Plains Restoration Council (GPRC). Based in Houston, Texas, the organization works to restore and protect the nation’s shattered prairies and plains through developing youth… Read more
The Dangerous Lee Interview Black History Month Spotlight: Melva F. Miller Posted on February 13, 2012February 5, 2023 By Dangerous Lee Name and Title: Melvia F. Miller (Consultant/Educator) What do you do and why? I have been an educator and instructional designer for many years. I publish books, DVDs, and other materials with the goal of helping to empower and emlighten others. I also created a board game, titled ECO-OPOLY. We… Read more
The Dangerous Lee Interview Black History Month Spotlight: Vangie Williams – Author of The Broken Life Journals Posted on February 8, 2012February 2, 2018 By Dangerous Lee Name and Title: Vangie Williams author of The Broken Life Journals What do you do and why? I am a genealogist, historian, and author. I love all elements of my life but none more than history, especially the history behind the history, the families who lived and died for the… Read more
The Dangerous Lee Interview Black History Month Spotlight: Deborah L. Parker Posted on February 2, 2012August 20, 2018 By Dangerous Lee Name and Title: Deborah L. Parker, Author, Speaker and Principal Consultant, The DPJ Training Group What do you do and why? I conduct seminars on leadership, diversity and communications for organizations to enhance their employee’s knowledge and performance. This work allows me to share my gifts of teaching with insight… Read more
Ask Dangerous Lee Ask Dangerous Lee: Why is it that no African-American knows who Roscoe Robinson, Jr. is? Posted on January 19, 2012March 1, 2017 By Dangerous Lee Q: Why is it that no African-American knows who Roscoe Robinson, Jr. is? Every American should be proud of what he accomplished. Sel Graham Austin Texas A: I agree that every American should be proud of what Mr. Robinson accomplished in his lifetime, but I do not agree that no… Read more