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Hazel Rosetta Smith is a journalist, retired former Managing Editor, and Woman’s Editor of the New York Beacon News. Actor/Director/Playwright with a portfolio of five original plays with rave reviews. Founder of HSTM Help Somebody Theatrical Ministries, HRS Speaks! HS Stage Products & Special Events. Studied journalism, writing, and performing arts at Columbia University School of the Arts, African American Ensemble Company, Harlem, Double Image Theatre Company, and HB Studios, NYC. Recipient of numerous awards. Contacts: HSTM (212) 362-3681 & (646) 320-1760 [misshazel@twc.com and online
www.hazelrosettasmith.com]
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Senseless killings abound wrapped in new coverings to justify how they can be overlooked or undermined. Lives are snuffed out with no reservation or hesitation. Cameras collect heinous activities and […]
When is enough actually enough? When we decide there is no more to say, something must be done. The use of the word enough is sufficient, suitable, ample, adequate, acceptable, and satisfactory. Enough is when […]
One more digit was added to the count making it another new year. And you are here! As thankful as we are, it is often the same scenario. On New […]
Things happen even when we thought we had a plan. I visited a friend in a nursing home; a situation she never thought would be her destiny. I asked how […]
A picturesque table with platters of succulent specialties, surrounding a golden seasoned turkey, might have been the hearty spread that surfaced in your house on Thanksgiving, just a day ago. […]
There is a symbol language used in communication that can be mind boggling when first it appears in a text message. The name for this type of computer keyboard communication […]
It is time to start having more intentional conversations. Active listening is necessary for communication. It goes beyond simply hearing the words that another person is speaking, to processing and […]
Every thought creates something. Thinking is not something we choose to do; it is as natural as breathing and as consistent as an automatic pilot. On our own, we cannot cease from doing […]
On October 28, 2022,the Abyssinian Baptist Church suffered a deep loss at the passing of its longtime pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin Otis Butts, III. Dedicated to his faith, Dr. Butts was an advocate […]
The summer season has come around again, officially noted on June 20 this year. Unofficially, most people regard the summer season as beginning on Memorial Day when the beaches are […]