Pheralyn Dove’s Blog

“Reach Out and Touch”

“Reach Out and Touch”

By Pheralyn Dove Asking for help does not mean you're weak. It's a sign of intelligence. Sometimes we may feel embarrassed. Other times it may be pride. Or not enough money. Then again, many of us delude ourselves into thinking we can do it all on our own, that we...

“Rewind, Reset, & Restore”

“Rewind, Reset, & Restore”

By Pheralyn Dove Take time for yourself. Find your personal freedom. Unleash your power. Ever feel out of sorts, unfocused? Ever get that feeling like you’re wandering around aimlessly, lost in the wilderness? I do. Sometimes I am absolutely overwhelmed from all the...

Black Art Show Historic First in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Black Art Show Historic First in West Chester, Pennsylvania

(Standing Left to Right) Thomas Hamilton, Jr., Lamar Brikus, Chad Cortez Everett, Dane Tilghman, Andy Smith, Charles Jay. (Seated Left to Right) Terrill Kevyn Johnson, Richard Blake, Cardoza Jacks, JoAnn Richardson, Gilberto Wilson, Samara Weaver, Van Buren Payne By...

Part II – Are Black Professionals Accepted in Japan?

Part II – Are Black Professionals Accepted in Japan?

Expats Share Their Cross-Cultural Journeys Donald Gray is the owner of the “Sierra Lodge Myoko” By Pheralyn Dove In Part I of our exploration into the lives of Black professionals in Japan, we covered the stories of Annette Eddie-Callagain, Esquire, Japan’s first...

Part I – The Truth About Being Black in Japan

Part I – The Truth About Being Black in Japan

Ranzo interviews Robert Jefferson for his Black Experience Japan YouTube Channel Expats Share Their Cross-Cultural Journeys By Pheralyn Dove Are Black Professionals Accepted in Japan? I hate to admit it, but I spend way too much time on YouTube. However, logging on is...

What Would Martin Say?

What Would Martin Say?

CELEBRATING THE LEGACY ~ REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. January 15, 1929 ~ April 4, 1968 The journey toward Freedom continues despite The crushing setbacks. The illustration for this blogpost by artist Louis Delsarte captures the fervor of Dr. Martin Luther King,...

Parallels Between Gratitude & Faith

Parallels Between Gratitude & Faith

“Excelsior!” Or, as translated from the Latin: “Onward! Upward!” This is my wish for you as we enter our New Year. May you reach heights higher than you ever dreamed possible. Yes! Onward. Upward. I trust that you are poised to make all your dreams for 2021 come true....

Farewell 2020 & Everything You Need to Know About Kwanzaa 

Farewell 2020 & Everything You Need to Know About Kwanzaa 

Peace & Greetings!  I wanted to ask you a favor, but I will get to that later. First and foremost, I am sitting down to write because I did not want to let 2020 get away from here without me reaching out to you. I want you to know that I appreciate your love...