BY SIMONE J. SMITH I have to admit; the drive over to the prison was a peaceful one. As we drove through Panama, I was introduced...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH For this edition, I thought it was important that I highlight a demographic that seems to take a lot of heat. The...
BY SIMOME J. SMITH “We look at these banks as partnerships, but it doesn’t feel like a partnership at all.” Ryan Vande Vooren, Owner/Operator Glow Zone...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH Before we begin, I want readers to understand that statements in this article are for general information purposes only, but I do...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH One thing cannot be denied about this pandemic; people of African descent have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Now, I want readers...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Having the ability to make people feel better even just for that moment is a special gift.” Everyone deals with aging differently....
BY SIMONE J. SMITH I was led out of my cell back through the corridor that I had passed through days before. Everything looked different during...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH I knew for some reason that I was going to be transferred to the prison that day. It was weird. I woke...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH There was something about her. Yes, she was absolutely beautiful. She had flawless skin, beautiful coiled hair, and a passion in her...
BY SIMONE J. SMITH “Take things seriously. Know the business of it. Know the mission statement of yourself. Align things that will bring you to a...