Introducing The "Slave" Narratives began on July 19, 2008, and is a weekly open thread where you can come and discuss, holler, scream, and rejoice about your experiences on "your side of the plantation" (translation: working while Black; Black in the workplace; etc.).
FYI: When I started Sojourner's Place, I envisioned it to be a place where professional African-American women would converge to discuss (scream and holler) about their experiences in the workplace. SjP's has certainly evolved since then and I'm really cool with that. But, just felt the need to "return to my roots" so to speak.
So, each Saturday feel free to drop by and participate in the "Slave" Narratives Open Thread. Now this might be a lame idea - and if it doesn't seem to be of interest then I'll deep-six this "not so brilliant" idea. But, think about participating. Feel free to post anything related to your workplace, profession, work experiences, etc. You can vent or share an idea. Well see how it goes. And be sure to read the narratives of others leaving their comments.
Speak the Truth!
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Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old SjP ain't got nothing more to say.This week feel free to share a "your side of the plantation" experience but, I since all hell broke loose this week - I thought it would be good to digress somewhat today. So, with that in mind, I offer you an opportunity to add your very own OMG... WTH... WTF... TMFMBC!
Note: The "Slave" Narratives began on July 19, 2008, and is a weekly open thread where you can come and discuss, holler, scream, and rejoice about your experiences on "your side of the plantation" (translation: working while Black; Black in the workplace; etc.).
Speak the Truth! Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old SjP ain't got nothing more to say.
> > >SjP's truth continues
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"Slave" Narratives
"Slave" Narratives
The "Slave" Narratives was intended to be weekly open thread where you can come and discuss, holler, scream, and rejoice about your experiences on "your side of the plantation" (translation: working while Black; Black in the workplace; etc.). Might see this on the menu again - but, this is kind of like cooking chitlins...love 'em but just don't have the time or inclination to clean 'em.
Never know when this menu favorite might be served up real special for you. Its a series of posts that present an African-American woman whose greatness and impact was or is largely overlooked by the history books or media. I hope you will find this series to be enlightening, educational, and inspirational in celebration of the lives of African-American women who made and are making a difference.
Emblem of the Helping Hand
Can never say thank you too much or too often. So each time old SjP reaches a "blogging milestone" this dish is served up especially for those you helped me get there. Just my way of serving up a whole lot of "Much Obliged and Paying it Forward". Some Things on My Mind
Emblem of the Helping Hand
Can never say thank you too much or too often. So each time old SjP reaches a "blogging milestone" this dish is served up especially for those you helped me get there. Just my way of serving up a whole lot of "Much Obliged and Paying it Forward". Some Things on My Mind
This SjP Special Stew puts it all out there in one single post. Cause sometimes one post just won't allow me to speak my mind or use all of my spices! Black and Missing Wordless Wednesdays
This weekly special is a reminder to us all that there are Black-folks who go missing, too. Got a special seat reserved for Nancy Grace each week - but, she ain't come by yet.
Sunday Inspirations
This here is another weekly special started right here at Sojourner's Place. Created for my very own Mother, Sunday Inspirations is a week meme that anyone can participate in. It's served up "family-style" for those of us needing an extra helping get us through the week ahead, the trials we may face, and yes, to say Thank Ya and testify!
You might want to check this menu out from time to time, cause you just never know what old SjP might be cookin' up.
Obliged to you for hearing me,
and now old SjP ain't got nothin' more to say...
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Sunday Inspirations
This here is another weekly special started right here at Sojourner's Place. Created for my very own Mother, Sunday Inspirations is a week meme that anyone can participate in. It's served up "family-style" for those of us needing an extra helping get us through the week ahead, the trials we may face, and yes, to say Thank Ya and testify!
You might want to check this menu out from time to time, cause you just never know what old SjP might be cookin' up.
Obliged to you for hearing me,
and now old SjP ain't got nothin' more to say...
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Sojourner’s Place opened for business officially on January 1, 2008. Guess ole SjP might be doing something right, cause ya’ll have humbled me with the awards, kudos, and recognitions shown below. Please take some time to visit my blogging friends who felt Sojourner's Place worthy. Much Obliged! 2009 Helping Hand Emblem from Revvy Rev of The Certain Sound & Regina of Regina's Family Seasons Splash Award from Villager of Electronic Village Shades of Black and White This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009 This space reserved if Sojourner's Place is found worthy in 2009
Awards, Honors,
& Kudos
Noblesse Oblige Award from Mimi Lenox of Mimi Writes
Life is Grand Award from StaciPC & underOvr (aka The U) 
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and now old SjP ain't got nothin' more to say...
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Much obliged to fellow Entrecard Dropper, Isabella Mori of Change Therapy for humbling Sojourner's Place with the Brilliant Weblog Award for the recently created "Slave" Narratives Open Thread. And to think I've been considering discontinuing the weekly thread due to low activity, but not any more!
I urge all Sojourners to take some time to drop by Isabella's where she's committed to "making lives better, making better lives".
In receiving this award, I am to nominate at least 7 brilliant blogs. Now that is really difficult, as there are so many brilliant blogs deserving of this award. Awardees, are encouraged to:
1. Add the logo of the award to your blog
2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs
4. Add links to those blogs on your blog
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs
The Brilliant Blogs I am nominating for this award are:
1. Black On Campus: I am a life-long student of higher education, and Ajuan continues to teach me lessons I never knew.
2. Black Women, Blow the Trumpet: When I need dig deep and be challenged about my own personal "isms", this is where I go. Word to the wise should be sufficient, Lisa don't allow no perps at her place so you better come real!
3. Gina of What About Our Daughters for having the "audacity" to enlist a cadre of bloggers and launch the Michelle Obama Watch, a repository of all of the criticism, praise, and general chicanery thrown at Michelle Obama between now and November. Its an honor to be a part of this effort.
4. Field Negro: it is probable that each and every Afrosphere or AfroSpear blogger is well aware of the hard-hitting brilliance of Field. And that's all I got to say about that!
5. The Marvalus View: Ms. Marva's 10Spot is simply a joy to read each week. She let's us have a peek into what she's feeling right now! Oh yeah, she is also one of the co-"founders" of Old School Friday...and where would we be without that!
6. Regina's Family Seasons: Class! Dignity! Integrity! Brilliant...and an inspiration to me!
7. Ebony Report: This is a spot that I just truly like and enjoy! As the tag line says, this blog presents provocative African-American news and commentary to enlighten and uplift.
8. Modern Musings: Whether for human rights in Darfur or calling for the reinvestigation of LaVena Johnson's death, Danielle uses her blog to advocate for what's right.
9. From My Brown Eyed View: Ms Lady Deborah, what can I say about this spot and blogger! Always on point and always looking out! Much obliged for all you do!
10. Raw Dawg Buffalo: in SjP's humble opinion, "My Daddy didn't name me Dr." aka Jones represents the best that the blogosphere has to offer. Real, and never shallow, he speaks on fatherhood, politics, the economy and so much more. When visiting this blog for the first time, you might want to take along copies of an "urban dictionary" and the latest scientific journal to help you translate, but believe me it will be worth it. Now, I see he already got one of these awards, but I don't care cuz Jones deserve anuther one from ole SjP! So, na he got 2.
Congratulations to all awardees and much obliged, Isabella for the recognition.
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Who I Be?
- SjP
One Christian, African-American, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Professional, Sorority Woman just Sojourning for the Truth and not afraid to tell it!
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Created with the professional African-American woman in mind, the scope of Sojourner’s Place evolves every day. So glad you stopped by and I hope you will be inspired, informed, motivated, and energized!
Once again, welcome and much obliged for stopping by. Come back soon!
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