Hey racing fans! My second article appeared in the Cincinnati.Enquirer yesterday: First black sorority's history on display 


July 16, 2006
Section: Features
Edition: Final
Page: 7D

First black sorority's history on display
Embrya deShango Enquirer contributor

The nation's first Greek sorority founded by African-American women will celebrate its 2008 ( Read more... )

Writing about place as a means of civic engagement ( Read more... )

I bought a few books recently…to assist in facilitating the development of voice in people…women, especially, but students, too.

Jessica Singer, a doctoral student in Portland, wrote Stirring Up Justice: Writing and Reading to Change the World. I plan to use some of her ideas for a curriculum unit to guide my thinking about getting people engaged ( Read more... )

I guess I'm writing for the Cincinnati.Enquirer now... who'da thunk it?

it's my first journalistic foray since college. I think I did pretty good, especially under pressure and dealing with grief.

Check out the article on Black Music Month events here.

June 25, 2006
Section: Tempo
Edition: Final
Page: 7D
Church, opera pair up to honor black music
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...I am currently obsessed. The personal essay. The solo performance. One turning into the other. I have this need to dedicate a significant portion of my brainspace to breaking into this arena, yet, that same brain will not slow down. Enough to read the books I have checked out. Enough to pick up the pen to write. When I do, nothing seems to fit. ( Read more... )

Do we howl at the moon ( Read more... )