Local Voices

For the past six years I have worked in the after-school setting in the communities of Bushwick, East NY, Crown Heights and Bedford Stuyvesant. I have worked in the capacities as a teaching artist, youth worker and site director.

Ask the Right Interview Questions So now that we've schooled you on the questions you'll most likely be asked during your next job interview, let's talk about the questions you should be asking your interviewer.

How long have you been creating music? I have been singing since I was a little girl. I started violin at 7 and never stopped. Producing and songwriting came later. I released my Pop Soul World album "Destiny" worldwide in 2013.

Week 13 of Year-Long Hand-Lettered Project by Harriet Faith. Quote by Cleopatra You can view art from previous weeks of this year-long project of hand-lettering by going here or here This week's piece is something a little different.

Spring is here. Or should I say that spring is supposed to be here, because this thing masquerading as spring is doing a poor impersonation.

Study directly links activity levels of mom and baby. I received a text message today from my husband. It said, "I was watching the news and there was this report that links inactivity in moms to inactivity with their babies. Just food for thought.

As we approach the last few days of March, not only should we celebrate the contributions of women — past and present — throughout our nation's history, we must also reflect on the next generation of trailblazers and our responsibility to

Hand Lettered Nelson Mandela quote by Harriet Faith Ah. There is not a whole lot I can say about Nelson Mandela that you probably don't already know.

Without getting all philosophy 101 or Western Civ on you, the world is not built for everyone to be happy, it's just not. Mainly because one person's happiness can be diametrically opposed to another person's.

I had to do some homework to find the best of Bed-Stuy. I have my favorites, but I am biased. I patronize the places I've been going to for years and I am very loyal to them.