Delaney Diamond's Blog, page 47
February 25, 2011
Trailblazing Black Women: Business
Before Oprah Winfrey, Robert Johnson (Black Entertainment Television), and Reginald Fitzgerald Lewis (TLC Beatrice International) built billionaire dollar enterprises, Madam C.J. Walker became the first African-American woman millionaire. Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 to former slaves, Ms. Walker built a business around hair products for black women. She stressed her products were to help black [...]
February 24, 2011
Trailblazing Black Women: Politics
Before Dr. Condoleeza Rice became the first black female Secretary of State under the Bush Administration, Shirley Chisholm was elected as the first black female Congresswoman. In 1972 she also became the first major-party black candidate for President of the United States. With the slogan "Unbought and Unbossed," Ms. Chisholm won a seat in the [...]
February 23, 2011
Trailblazing Black Women: Entertainment
Before Halle Berry won her Oscar, and even before Sidney Poitier won his in 1963, there was my soror, fellow Sigma Gamma Rho, Hattie McDaniel. She was born in 1895 and appeared in over 300 films but only received credit for 80. Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American to win an Academy Award. She won [...]
February 22, 2011
Trailblazing Black Women: Science and Technology
Dr. Mae Jamison was the first woman of color in space and did so aboard the space shuttle Endeavor in 1992. Dr. Jamison was born in 1956 in Decatur, Alabama. She speaks Russian, Swahili, and Japanese. She earned a B.S. degree in chemical engineering, fulfilled the requirements for a B.A. in African and Afro-American studies, [...]
February 21, 2011
Trailblazing Black Women: Modeling
Before Naomi Campbell's name became synonymous with the word super model, there was another Naomi. Born in 1948, Naomi Sims is credited with being the first black super model. Despite a difficult start to her modeling career because of racial prejudice and being told she was "too dark," she became the first African-American woman to [...]
February 17, 2011
Promo Friday!
Tomorrow is the third Friday of the month, which means it's Promo Friday on my Facebook fan page. This is an opportunity for fans to promote themselves on my page. Share your interests, hobbies, or business. You do not have to be a writer. Let us know what you're passionate about: music, art, dancing, cooking? [...]
February 16, 2011
Brand New Column: Love and Romance in Color
HOT OFF THE PRESS! My column Love and Romance in Color appeared for the first time in Night Owl Reviews magazine yesterday. Each month I'll cover topics on interracial/multicultural and ethnic romance. The magazine includes articles about sci fi, thrillers, cookbooks, romance, etc. It has something for everyone. Read it online or download the PDF [...]
February 14, 2011
New Release: Subordinate Position Available Now!
My Valentine's Day short story is now available. Enjoy! This story contains material of a mature and adult nature that may not be suitable for younger readers. You must be at least 18 to read the excerpt. Blurb: Danica Parker is attracted to a man at her firm: Marco Reyes—someone on her staff. When it [...]
Are Men More Romantic Than Women?
Ladies, you're not going to like the answer to this one. Join me over at Access Romance to read the hard truth, and take a quiz to find out your Romanticism IQ. Leave a comment to let me know your thoughts and how you scored on the test. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Filed under: Writing
Save Money for Books: Frugal Foodie Tip 4
FRUGAL FOODIE TIP 4: Frequent Visitor Cards Less expensive restaurants and mom and pop stops tend to offer this handy little card, but you may have to ask for it. Some restaurants don't advertise their availability. The card is practical if you tend to frequent a particular restaurant. Each time you dine in the establishment, [...]
