Sociable Susan Magazine

Northwood Elementary PTA's Fall Mart Event Seeks Vendors

2026-10-31T05:09:36.160-07:00

Harvest Fest for Young Adults 2026!

2026-10-31T05:04:49.763-07:00

HCC Hosts 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance

2026-09-14T19:46:15.806-07:00

The enlightening event was catered by Mission Barbecue!

Potbelly Opens in Cockeysville, MD!

2026-09-14T19:24:42.607-07:00

The new Potbelly store at 10003 York Road, opened in Cockeysville, MD on Saturday, September 14th. It was a grand day of festivities. Below are some pics from the event. Enjoy!

People who braved the elements and stayed in line from the night before!

Antonino D. Mangione AKA Nino, politician, radio host and member of the Baltimore County Council for the 3rd district was there for the ribbon cutting.

Plinko Game Station

First in line & free Potbelly for a year winner!

Free Potbelly for a year winner!

Shake Mascot entertaining the crowds

Please visit the store when you are in the area or any Potbelly store in your area. Thanks!

Zou Wines!

2026-08-23T18:42:52.163-07:00

Zou wines by Joy Obayendo. Available everywhere in the US!

Howard County's Unity In The Community Resource Fair!

2026-08-23T14:43:19.517-07:00

Howard County, MD recently had it's Unity in the Community Resource Fair at the Long Reach Village Center on August 1st. It was a time where members of the community were made aware of the many resources available to them for being Howard County residents. Resources available include:

Community Action Council: www.cac-hc.org

Maryland Insurance Administration: https://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Age Friendly Howard County: agefriendly@howardcountymd.gov

Civic Works: www.civicworks.com

HopeWorks of Howard County: HopeWorksOfHC.org

Howard County Community Resources: www.howardcountymd.gov/communityresources

Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services Inc (LARS): https://www.laureladvocacy.org/

Howard County Library System: https://www.hclibrary.org/

Howard County Office of the Local Children's Board: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/office-local-childrens-board

Below are some pictures from the event. Enjoy!

Mad That Africans Play African American Roles in Hollywood?

2026-08-16T14:44:02.694-07:00

This Diaspora Wars: Hollywood Edition issue that pits African actors against African American actors wasn't discussed for a long time, when British actors like Idris Elba first came to the US for acting opportunities. White actors like Julie Andrews who is British etc., have been doing this forever with no backlash, but that's a separate conversation because as people of color, we know ourselves including how we behave when it comes to limited opportunities... And then the numbers grew, including talent like Daniel Kaluuya, David Oyelowo, Damson Idris, John Boyega, Cynthia Erivo, Wunmi Mosaku, Thandie Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Rege Gene Page, Carmen Ejiogo. Now, they're everywhere all over Hollywood and some people are mad...

Actor, Samuel L. Jackson started the conversation many years ago saying in this interview below that British actors were preferred in Hollywood because they get underpaid.

At the time, I recall actor, John Boyega said in a tweet, not in the most polite way, but that it wasn't true.

In my opinion, that may or may not be true. No one knows unless paychecks are compared, but I can say from observation that Black British actors are often easier to work and get along with. No diva or hood or exploitative behavior ever. No crabs in a bucket behavior. They are kind, get the job done and help push the project by marketing it heavily on their personal platforms...

Comedians Key and Peel did a skit about this same topic some years ago as shown below:

and Druski (Who incidentally is said to have an all white media shooting team just like many black media establishments but that's a conversation for another day) also recently did a skit on this topic as well as shown below:

So, this is definitely an issue people are passionate about. I personally would prefer that we focus on using our meagre resources to enlarge the Hollywood market for black talent, which is still small overall. David Oyelowo who I personally wouldn't have chosen for the role because there's no physical resemblance, played MLK in Selma because he did way more than act. He carried the project from inception till delivery with the producers. He requested Ava Duvernay to be added to the project at some point. While people who don't know anything about reality believe it was Ava's project and she chose him for the role, which isn't what happened. However, for divisive people, reality must be addressed and the truth is it goes both ways. African Americans play Africans and African Americans also play Africans, but African Americans won't highlight that. They only highlight when opportunities are supposedly being "taken away" from them because their mindset is that they "own" Hollywood, but in actuality, the money and talent that runs Hollywood is from all over the world. Also, as you can tell from their last names, Black British actors are children of immigrant Africans, so they are basically Africans with British training and passports.

I'm rooting for everybody black, but to all African Americans mad that "their roles" are being taken away in Hollywood by Black British actors, they should also stop playing Africans if they don't want Africans to play them. It's that simple cos it goes both ways...

Here's a list of African Americans playing Africans...

1. Viola Davies played Beninoise (Republic of Benin) General Nanisca in The Woman King

and Mama Agba from Orisha (Yoruba land, Western Nigeria) in Children of Blood and Bone, which is based on a book written by a Nigerian American born in America to Nigerian parents, Tomi Adeyemi.

2. Forest Whitaker played President of Uganda, Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland.

3. Morgan Freeman played South African former president, Madiba Nelson Mandela in Invictus.

4. Will Smith played Nigerian forensic pathologist, Bennet Omalu in Concussion.

5. Don Cheadle played Rwandan hotelier, Paul Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda.

6. Denzel Washington played South African activist, Steve Biko in Cry Freedom.

7. Barry Shabaka played Nigerian Uncle Tunde in the series Bob Hearts Abishola.

8. Travis Wolfe played Nigerian, Dele Adebambo in Bob Hearts Abishola.

9. Chadwick Boseman played T'Challa from the fictional African country, Wakanda in Black Panther.

10. Angela Bassett played Queen Ramonda from the fictional African Country, Wakanda in Black Panther.

11. Regina King played Queen Nehanda of Orisha (Yoruba land, Western Nigeria) in Children of Blood and Bone.

12. Amandla Steinberg played Princess Amari of Orisha (Yoruba land, Western Nigeria) in Children of Blood and Bone.

13. Eddie Murphy played Prince Akeem, Arsenio Hall played Semmi, James Earl Jones, played King Jaffe Joffer, Vanessa Bell Calloway played Imani Izzi, Paul Bates played Oha all from fictional African counrty, Zemunda in Coming To America.

14. Eddie Murphy played, Prince Akeem, Arsenio Hall played Semmi, James Earl Jones, played King Jaffe Joffer, Vanessa Bell Calloway played Imani Izzi, Paul Bates played Oha, Wesley Snipes played General Izzi, Teyana Taylor played Bopoto Izzi, Bella Murphy played Omma Joffer, KiKi Layne played Princess Meeka Joffer, Rick Ross played Nexdorian Commander from the fictional African Country, Zemunda, in Coming 2 America.

15. Levar Burton/John Amos played the kid and adult Kinta Kunte in Roots. Renn Woods played Fanta and Cicely Tyson played Binta, a Mandika woman/Kinta Kunte's mother. It could be argued that the other characters were born in the US, so some wouldn't consider them Africans, but they are and all those roles were played by African Americans.

16. Whoopi Goldberg played South African history teacher, Mary Masombuka in Sarafina!

Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but I will keep updating this list, while not getting into baseless emotional debates, with people with the gift of gab saying African American roles are being "taken" when the facts show reality...

Uncle Saul Movie's Maryland Premier!

2025-06-09T04:20:00.000-07:00

Don't Leave Your Child Your House When You Die In The USA!

2025-04-06T05:43:00.000-07:00

Don't leave your house to your child when you die, because they will have to pay capital gains taxes when they sell it. For example, you buy a house for $50k and by the time you die it is worth $500k, if your child inherits it, he/she will have to pay $100,000 in capital gains taxes.

Instead put the house in a living trust, and put them as the beneficiary. Get your existing deed and make a new deed, for example, from a quick claim deed to a grant deed. Make yourself the grantor, put your name as your name and your child as the grantee and it should be the same as the living trust name. Sign it in front of a notary, take it to the local land record office and file it there.

International Praise Day at Jesus House, Baltimore, MD with Laolu Gbenjo April 20th!

2025-03-29T09:45:00.000-07:00

HB Family, it’s time to bring the energy, the culture, and the praise to International Praise Day & Easter Service! ✨ This year, we’re making it even more special with Anko Sunday—so grab your matching outfits and let’s show up in style! 👗🕺🏾

There will be powerful worship, electrifying music, and a vibrant showcase of cultures as we praise God in unity!

🎶 Special Guest: The dynamic Laolu Gbenjo @laolugbenjo

📅 Sunday, April 20th | 10AM 📍 Jesus House Baltimore | 7710 Windsor Mill Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244

This is more than a service—it’s an experience you don’t want to miss! See you there!

Mercy Chinwo, Peterson Okopi, Ejay Harold & Chigozie Wisdom Performing At Jesus House Baltimore on March 29th!

2025-03-24T04:42:00.000-07:00

Jesus House Baltimore MD will be hosting the Word Works Conference - Workings of His Power, from March 23rd through the 30th. Mercy will be performing on the 29th with Peterson Okopi, Ejay Harold and Chigozie Wisdom!

Details: Saturday, March 29th | 6 PM 📍 Jesus House Baltimore | 7710 Windsor Mill Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244

Shannon Sharpe's Le Portier's Shay VSOP Cognac...

2025-02-10T18:18:00.000-08:00

Crafted in collaboration with sports tight end legend, Shannon Sharpe, Le Portier's Shay VSOP Cognac is more than a drink – it's a symbol of success. Available everywhere!

Pan African Film & Arts Festival 2025!

2025-02-02T09:21:00.000-08:00

Nollywood In Hollywood 2025! Feb 27th - March 1st

2025-02-02T09:19:00.000-08:00

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Nollywood in Hollywood is a celebration of Nigeria’s growing cinema. From very inauspicious beginnings about thirty years ago, the industry grew to be the second largest in the world in terms of output. It is estimated that over 1,000 films are produced in Nollywood every year, most of them direct to video. In recent years, Nollywood films have garnered critical acclaim and have been exhibited at top film festivals. NOLLYWOOD IN HOLLYWOOD is the another edition of our annual exhibition of Nigeria’s best films.

The event will include screenings and networking events. It is co-presented by the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian, O2A Media Inc., and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Are You Lustful? If You Are, Read This...

2025-01-23T16:57:00.001-08:00

Every happily married man I know has told me, the person they married isn't who they thought they'd marry from a physical perspective. Two men told me they didn't like dark skinned women. They lusted after light skinned women. However, when they got to know their dark-skinned wives, their perspective changed. One man told me his saving grace was that he got close to God when he was thinking about marriage. He was actually already dating a light-skinned lady who he thought he was heading to the altar with. However, the closer he got to God, the more the issues in the relationship. He later let go and let God and he is happily married till today to a dark skinned woman. He said his life changed drastically for the better. He got favor in so many ways that started from as far back as their wedding planning, many years ago, to the life they lead now, which is far from his humble beginnings. She has proved to be his lucky charm, a blessing sent from God. While many who focused on lustful feelings in their partners have long since parted ways.

I know of several men who married beautiful light-skinned women. They were besotted with these women and married them. However, the attention the women received from other men in combination with the women's characters made them dislike them, and they ended up divorced. One man is always quick to say that his beautiful wife is lazy. She absolutely is and we all saw that, but he was fine with that when he was blinded by lust. He went above and beyond trying to please her. She wasn't really domesticated and waited for him to do everything, which is after working and attending classes at night. She has messed up her credit when she was young and once they got married she dove straight into his credit and they lived way beyond their means. She wasn't interested in acquiring more education to be able to afford the lifestyle she wanted, while he went back to school and is now earning a lot more than when they were together. Another guy who married a beautiful tall light-skinned woman later found out she was promiscuous. When they got together as young adults and were fornicating to the point that he got her pregnant and he married her, he was fine with her being promiscuous for him, but after they got married and had financial challenges and she resorted to what she knows and offered her body to other men in exchange for money, he was appalled. Men were always lusting after her, to the point that she had to leave a job because her boss wanted her badly.

Women of all shades have good and bad characters, but I believe when lust is the foundation of the relationship, it won't last long. I would even dare to say that if these women had married who they were supposed to marry, they probably wouldn't have done the bad things they did, because those God ordained partners would have brought out the best in them, but when matched with the wrong partners, the worst in them emerged.

It's good to love someone by spending time with them and getting to know if their character suits yours. However, if you lust after something, know you are not the only one who knows what you lust after. God does and so does the devil and the devil will definitely send you a decoy to throw you off course if you are not spiritually sound. That's why the bible says in Philippians 4: 6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

So, my people in the Lord, know God loves you and wants the best for you. What you want, may not be the best for you. Just like junk food tastes nice, but doesn't go down well in the body, so are some people in our lives, so be wise and let God choose your partner for you. S/he who has ears, let him/her hear...Amen!

Haitian Independence Day At Rainbow Push!

2025-01-07T22:50:00.000-08:00

New Movie Alert! The Distance Between Us...

2025-01-07T22:49:00.000-08:00

After three years in a long distance marriage, a husband lands in America, only to meet his wife pregnant...
The Distance Between US is showing on Prime Video (US & UK)

Pastor Adenike Wilheims of Temple of Praise Has Passed...

2025-01-01T18:04:00.000-08:00

It is with gratitude for a life well spent, but in total submission to the will of God that the Wilheims family and the Temple of Praise Ministry announce the passing of their founding Pastor, Pastor Adenike Wilheims. She was a beautiful woman, a former beauty queen, who then became a pastor in the US. She was always on fire for God and encouraged many to be their best selves especially singles. She will truly be missed. She is survived by her family, including her only daughter, Renita Wilheims.

Cotton Bud Stuck In Ear???

2024-11-30T11:02:00.000-08:00

Photo By Irina P (Pexel)

I recently went through this ordeal, so I thought I'd share. I don't like the feeling of ear wax or itching in my ear, so several days ago, I was happily moving a cotton bud inside my ear cleaning it, when the cotton bud slipped off the plastic applicator and stayed in my ear. I was frantic trying to get it out, but everything I did was to no avail.

I scoured different websites, but most said go to a clinic to have it taken out. I called a walk-in clinic in my area and was told I was looking at several hundred dollars to be seen without insurance. So, I left it in there, and continued life, but from time to time I tried to get it out, cos I didn't like the sensation of it being there and it would itch. I knew I couldn't use the long tweezers I'd seen being used on YouTube by doctors to remove cotton buds from people's ears, so I decided what was available to me, that I could use was a paperclip. So, I straightened a paper clip and started using it to gently touch the cotton bud to dislodge it.

For several days, the paper clip would touch the outermost part of the cotton bud, and I'd hear the sound, but I couldn't get it to hook the cotton and drag it out. So, finally today, I remembered one of the posts I had read said to put water in the ear to help gravity bring it out. I didn't understand the reasoning initially, but I thought to give it a try, since trying to remove it while it was dry hadn't worked. So, I put some water in a small measuring cup that comes with cough syrups and poured it into my ear. Then I used the straightened paper clip to pull it out. And it came out with no problem. I was so happy that I didn't have to go and waste money at a clinic for a couple of seconds worth of work. If this happens to you, try what I did!

Introducing Shea Radiance...

2024-11-30T10:31:00.000-08:00

Shea Radiance is a body product line designed to nourish and enhance the skin's natural radiant beauty. Made with Shea butter sourced in Africa, their product line boasts an impressive array of moisturizing products to suit each and every skin type.

From the founder: Frustrated by the lack of effective moisturizers to solve our family’s dry skin and eczema problems, we started making products in our kitchen. Our skin requires products rich in natural butters and oils to feel moisturized and glow. Shea Radiance is a natural approach to caring for your skin. We nourish your skin with natural ingredients to make you look and feel radiant inside and out.

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Engr. Kolawole Sunday Majekodunmi Has Passed...

2024-11-16T21:23:00.000-08:00

It is with deep sadness, but joy for a life well spent that we announce that Mr. Kolawole Sunday Majekodunmi, the first son of the late Mr. Moses Ayinde Majekodunmi has passed. It is indeed the exit of an icon. Please see the flyer for the funeral arrangements.

Mr. Babatunde Majekodunmi Has Passed...

2024-11-16T21:19:00.000-08:00

With glory to God for a life well spent, but in total submission to the will of God, we announce that Mr. Babatunde Ayodeji Majekodunmi has passed on to glory. Please see flyer for funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mofesade Akintomide Has Passed...

2024-10-29T05:08:00.000-07:00

It is with total submission to the will of God that the Akintomide and Adegoke families announce the death of their wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Mofesade Akintomide, who has passed on to glory. To celebrate her life and legacy, a service of songs was held on May 25, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Christianah Lola Olaniyan.

Respect & Appreciate Teachers...

2024-10-09T15:33:00.000-07:00

"Man Up!" "Na Man You Be!" "Be A Man!" "You Are A Man!" Remember This...

2024-10-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

Remember, men are people too...