New York Nina (now living in Chicago)

I am an African American woman in the midst of middle age and enjoying every moment of it.Recently, I took a leap out of Corporate America into the "arms" of entrepreneurship. Life, as I knew it, will never be the same....but I am glad that I took the risk and the opportunity. Albeit, things have been challenging and stressful, but I guess that is part and parcel of running my own business.I have many talents - and always jump at the chance to explore something new.Having been brought up in the church all of my life, I love to get my Praise On!! and I do just that weekly. I attend Trinity United Church of Christ (www.tucc.org), pastored by the one and only Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. Trust me, it is a phenomenal African-centered and spiritual experience every Sunday. Trinity recently birthed a new young adult choir, the "Tribe of Judah". They are awesome and can sing their butts off! (Hint - Turn Off the song(s) playing on the Media Player, so you can hear "The Tribe")I am the proud mother of one, just ONE Grown Ass Woman -smile. She is my pride and joy. At 31, she is indeed grown and on her own, and is the one with the dreads and white top in the pictures....she also (just) joined MySpace, and is in the first slot under My Friends "Ebony"- "ain't she pur-dee" ! The G.A.W. listed in My Friends section, is Darryl's daughter - my other "Baby-Baby" Daughter. I value family very much. Please enjoy the accompanying sampling of my family and friends! Get Your Own! | View SlideshowLET'S TALK ABOUT: - The Jena 6; I had the Blessed opportunity of being able to take the 48-hour trip sojourn to Jena, LA for the protest and rally. What a phenomenal experience!! - it was lifechanging. I have a whole new respect and love for Dr. King and the original Freedom Marchers of the 50's and 60's. What we experienced in Jena is nothing compared to what they endured back in the day. As sad as it is to admit, racism is still alive and well in these yet to be united states. We cannot afford to have what is happening in Jena and West Virginia become the norm - "Enough Is Enough".