Category: Activities
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It’s a great day when your team wins! Go Washington Football Team! #WFT
Last night’s game against the Giants was a nail biter!! But Washington pulled through! And they did it at home at FedEx Field in PG County! Woot! Yay for the home team! And thanks to my big brother, I was able to see their win in person! Such an adrenaline rush! If only every day…
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National HBCU Week is in September! Get Your Fun Facts & Celebrate Black Excellence!
I am a proud graduate of an HBCU (Virginia Union University)! But I think it has escaped me until now that the 2nd week in September is National HBCU week. Lol! https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-week-second-week-in-september/ Some “fun facts” from the article: Also:
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Is it inappropriate to wear my Redskins gear in public?
Should I no longer wear my Redskins apparel? Like out in public or at a game? This season, Native American headdresses and face paint are banned from games. Does this extend to Redskins gear? https://theathletic.com/news/wft-bans-fans-from-wearing-native-american-headdresses-face-paint-at-home-games/Ppg24y5nT6sT Do I need to make an effort to get Washington Football Team paraphernalia? But what if the name of the…
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TV Show ‘Big Brother’: Black Contestants Form “The Cookout” Alliance
‘Big Brother’ alliance known as ‘The Cookout’ makes Black history on CBS series I don’t watch this show, but this scenario sounds interesting!
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No Entry Into The Black Hair Experience- National Harbor
https://www.theblackhairexperience.com/ My husband, sister in law and I made a trip to The Black Hair Experience at The National Harbor yesterday evening. It’s a pop up art exhibit with lots of super creative photo opportunities. I thought we could just buy tickets as a walk in….but I guess not! The young lady at the front…
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North Beach, MD- Good Vibes Only!
You can get to North Beach in less than 30 minutes from PG County! My husband and I love to go for a laid back evening out that has the serenity of beach waters. And it’s so close to home! I have a lovely time whenever I’m at North Beach! It’s a very pet friendly…
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2021 State Fair- Timonium, MD- 1 Day Left!
My family and I went to the Maryland State Fair yesterday and had a blast! It was totally worth the drive to Timonium, MD! This Fair never disappoints! It has a wide variety of tasty food, fun rides, vendors, farm animals, exhibits, and more! There’s one day left- Labor Day (9/6)! Fun for all ages!…
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Bowie Car Show- So Awesome!
I attended a car show yesterday at Bowie Town Center that was such a treat! Free admission to get up close and personal with some beautiful vehicles and their proud owners! Here is one of the ads for the event: The event was organized by this gentleman that was kind enough to chat with me.…
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‘Candyman’ Movie Directed by a Black Woman
https://www.ebony.com/entertainment/yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-reveals-why-candyman-will-hit-a-nerve-with-black-folks/ Also see: Candyman Director Nia DaCosta Becomes First Black Female To Open Movie in #1 Spot at Domestic Box Office First ‘Candyman’ movie in 20 years! 😱 Article excerpt:
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Black Youngster from PG County is an Award Winning Cowboy and Bull Rider
https://eminetra.com/bull-riding-nicholas-jackson-maryland-cowboy-junior-world-champ-riverside-california/594636/ Excerpt from the article:
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Hogan Appoints Del. Ronald Watson for Vacant Senate Seat
https://www.marylandmatters.org/blog/hogan-appoints-del-ron-watson-to-fill-senate-vacancy/
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Ice Rink Rebuilt After Fire- Fort Washington, MD
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/prince-georges-county/tucker-road-ice-rink-ready-to-reopen/2783455/
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PG African American Museum & Cultural Center- North Brentwood
MASTER Home | Hompage I didn’t know that this place existed! I will have to visit once they reopen. 😁
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PG County Public Schools (PGCPS)- Boundary Review & Analysis
https://www.pgcps.org/boundary Article excerpts:
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PG County Fair- CANCELLED
http://www.countyfair.org/ It would’ve taken place from Sept. 9th- 12th at The Show Place Arena.
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