Roseburg, Oregon, January 2025: Joshua T. Osborne, born on December 21, 1984, in Roseburg, Oregon, is a distinguished American businessman and leadership development coach who has carved a unique niche at the intersection of entrepreneurship, digital assets, and personal growth. With a mission to “build leaders who build empires,” Osborne hasContinue Reading
The discovery of America is a topic that has sparked debates and curiosity for centuries. While many attribute the “discovery” of America to Christopher Columbus, the reality is much more complex. Let’s explore the true story behind who discovered America, and why the narrative is far from straightforward. Columbus: TheContinue Reading
Hillol Ray: The Incorruptible Sculptor of Success from Ground Zero By An Anonymous Villager (104 years old) From Hijalpukur, Habra Thana, 24 Parganas North, West Bengal, India Since the dawn of civilization, “Morning shows the day” has become a colloquial word among the friends, philosophers, and guides throughout the world. Continue Reading
Hillol Tay’s Coming to America with Three (3) Dollars and A Briefcase As I walk down my memory lane now, I vividly remember the day (September 2, 1975), when I landed for the first time at the Hector International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A. This was quite an eyeContinue Reading
Hillol Ray, D.Litt., Ph.D. (Doctor of Humanity), D.Phil. (Theology), Ph.D. (Honoris Causa), D.Phil. (Nigeria), Poet Laureate, Author, Translator, is an Environmental Engineer with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Dallas, Texas. He is listed in Who’s Who in Asian-Americans, Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Science andContinue Reading
My Life: An American Cherry Under Leaf By Hillol Ray Bound in a nightmare mood, my life easily understood, The ramifications and stratifications of generous time- And bathed in love, like a carefree dove, Floating in nature along the winds’ chime! With tears rolling for sun to blaze, In denselyContinue Reading
American poetry has been shaped by remarkable voices throughout history. Here are ten influential poets whose words continue to resonate: Emily Dickinson: Known as the “Poet of Paradox,” Emily Dickinson’s enigmatic and introspective poetry explored themes of life, death, and nature. Her famous poems include “Because I could not stopContinue Reading
“Don’t Call Us Dead: Poems” by Danez Smith: A Powerful Exploration of Black Experience by PHT Award-winning poet Danez Smith’s collection “Don’t Call Us Dead: Poems” is a poignant and unflinching exploration of black life, love, and loss. Published by Graywolf Press in 2017, this groundbreaking work has left an indelible markContinue Reading
Adeeba Shahid Talukder is a Pakistani-American poet, vocalist, and translator of Urdu and Persian poetry. She is the author of What Is Not Beautiful (Glass Poetry Press, 2018) and her debut collection, Shahr-e-jaanaan: The City of the Beloved (Tupelo Press, 2020), is a winner of the Kundiman Poetry Prize. HerContinue Reading
My first post to this group! My background below: Kentucky singer-songwriter Kevin Holm-Hudson has a doctoral degree in music composition, which he has frittered away writing songs instead of symphonies. By day he is Professor of Music Theory at the University of Kentucky; evenings and weekends, he writes and singsContinue Reading