• Leighann Lord
    The Urban Erma: May the Fourth Be with You

    The first time I ever stepped on stage to do stand-up comedy, I invited only two friends to come and see me perform. Marty was one of them. While the other friend would be blunt enough to...

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  • Leighann Lord
    The Urban Erma: In Search of the Black Female Superhero

    When I was growing up, our house was the Hall of Justice and it was easy to believe my mother had special powers. With super strength she went to work every day, while also running a household,...

    • Posted 11 days ago
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  • Leighann Lord
    The Urban Erma: Evolve or Die

    I got a chance many years ago to work with one of my favorite political comedians, Barry Crimmins. It was an honor...He patiently explained that comedy clubs were no longer the place where political comedians were grown,...

    • Posted 19 days ago
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  • Alex Barnett
    News from the Crib: Ivan’s Parenting Tip #100 – iPad Addiction

    My wife and I have an 20 month-old son named Ivan. He is very concerned that parents do right by their children (he is especially worried about my parenting skills). Ivan has decided to help out new...

    • Posted 26 days ago
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  • Alex Barnett
    News from the Crib: Ivan’s Parenting Tip #99 – Financial Planning

    My wife and I have an 19 month-old son named Ivan. He is very concerned that parents do right by their children (he is especially worried about my parenting skills). Ivan has decided to help out new...

    • Posted 33 days ago
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