Welcome to the first entry in our Vlog series for the Griot Journal! In this video, I will be talking about the spirit of writing that is of and around this November month and the importance of writing and sharing stories with one another.
As a child growing up in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Dallas, I had what I thought was a relatively normal childhood. Before I was even a teenager, I was mixing margaritas for my mother. By age 14, I was drinking them with her, or sipping moonshine at
Every year we express our gratitude on Thanksgiving Day for the last 400 years. And that too in usual and traditional ways. If you want to go beyond the basics and express gratitude in unique and creative ways this year, then this article is for you. Thanksgiving is a time of the year to express
Everyone knows how important it is to have a resume that is effective and can be easily updated to meet current needs. Make sure your resume is interesting enough to catch the necessary attention. As mentioned by (The Ladders), If you want your resume to stand out, avoid cluttered layouts and keyword stuffing. Instead, make
Special Books for Special Children Amos Gikunda The Griot Journal Books play a huge role in a child’s development. Reading stories to children expands their horizons and stimulates their imagination. Furthermore, books help start discussions, provoke curiosity, and help them cope with difficult feelings. For this reason, families of special kids need to read books
The new takeover of twitter by Elon Musk has been the talk of the town in the past couple of days. Musk issued the ultimatum of “hardcore” (working for long hours with a high intensity) which has created a chaos among many employs working at the platform. Many of them are seen to be exiting
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