'On midnight of July 31, 1938, it was reported, with great pride, that many slaves journeyed to the hilltops to greet the sunrise of Friday, August 1, 1838 that symbolised a new beginning in their lives.

Q I have been having a very serious problem with my menstrual cycle since I was about 18 years old. I am now 23 and married. The trouble is that I only menstruate once or twice for the year, and I am very worried about that. I visited a doctor and did an ultrasound.

Dear Counsellor: I have been teaching for several years and I find it to be very stressful. The children will not listen and they are very talkative. It is summer now and I feel so relieved. Please give me some tips on coping in the classroom.

I remember watching television while growing up, imagining myself as one of the characters. Take Power Rangers, for example. I was always the pink ranger - for one, her name was shortened to Kim, just like mine. Plus, one of my favourite colours was pink.