Category: Jazzy

Eagerly and Anxiously Awaiting the “Good News”

Eagerly and Anxiously Awaiting the “Good News”

By Jazzy of Because I Said So Much ado about nothing as usual is surrounding Presidential hopeful Barack Obama and his use of text messaging to announce his VP running mate. I personally am elated with the idea of using commonly used technology to spread his much anticipated running mate....

The Immigrant Experience and the Black Experience

The Immigrant Experience and the Black Experience

By Jazzy of Because I Said So Past immigrants came to this country seeking refuge from oppressive governments and economic freedom. For many of them they found their American Dream through hard work and education. Today’s immigrants have arrived in America for many of the same reasons. But the genetic...

Should HIV/AIDS be viewed as a Chronic Illness?

Should HIV/AIDS be viewed as a Chronic Illness?

By Jazzy of Because I Said So HIV/AIDS is often compared to other chronic illness which, in my opinion could pose a problem for intervention. By definition HIV/AIDS does fall into the Chronic illnesscategory because it to date still remains incurable. However, with the increase in HIV/AIDS AIDS infection rates...

The Great American Equalizer: Even with education African-Americans still find earning gap exists

The Great American Equalizer: Even with education African-Americans still find earning gap exists

By Jazzy Education and hard work are the consistent mantra that permeates the essence of the American Dream. Education, as we know, is not created equally nor is it extolled equally. Schools in lower socioeconomic areas are rife with underperforming curricula, in desperate need of updated teaching materials, and innovated...

Which came first??? An introspective by Jazzy

Which came first??? An introspective by Jazzy

I’d like to introduce another voice to Dallas South – and its a good one. Please welcome Jazzy, our newest guest blogger who I hope will drop by once a week. Jazzy publishes the blog Because I Said So so make sure you check out her site. Thanks J for...