This one’s for all of the ladies in South Africa. I’ve been lucky enough to visit twice in my lifetime and fortunate to be called your “gal.” We’ve talked colorism…
Carmen Woodruff

Detroit metropolitan native Carmen Woodruff is a professional writer, singer and all-around let’s live a good life enthusiast. Immersed in the comedy scene as a publicist for many years, Carmen recently made steps of her own onto the funny stage as a budding improvisational performer. She spends her days and nights as a communications consultant, a contemporary vocal coach and a college professor, stretching her widest to inspire tomorrow’s generation to go in the direction of their dreams with a droplet of humor and lots of pizzazz.
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Disclaimer: This may or may not be based on a true story, and in the words of Wendy Williams, “allegedly.” “I’m from the South! She needs to cook and she…
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For many, Juneteenth marks true freedom in the U.S. because everyone finally got the memo that they were no longer enslaved. More than two years later! Throughout the Civil War,…
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May 9th – 15th marks National Food Allergy Week and I’m here for it because I’m allergic to everything. I’m that friend. One mistaken food choice can impact my entire…
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How do you know a singer is at your door? She can’t find the key and doesn’t know where to come in. Don’t marry a singer. I married one and…
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Meghan Markle, I salute thee. You are the wo-(MAN)! I knew it then and I truly know it now. Meghan, my mind is a-racing. My heart a-flutter. My spirit back…
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March 1st, 2020. What were you doing? Check your Facebook or Instagram memories, ladies! They’ll either make you gleefully nostalgic or delightfully depressed. I’ve tended to teeter between the two,…
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“Lacey used to have these Black history checks. Each check had a different Black hero on it. MLK, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglass. So, Lacey was at a store chatting with…
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“But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last. Because every little girl, watching tonight sees that this is a country of…
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In my shakiest voice (insert distant howling wind here)…Oooooh! Ghouls and goblins, a scary sight but in 2020, nothing is creepier than voting night! Ladies, pack your mace and don’t…