I keep thinking about Kamala Harris’ performance during the Vice Presidential debate last week. It was such a familiar scene. A woman of color who is clearly the smartest and most qualified person in the room but has to bend over backwards to showcase her confidence and her expertise in the most delicate way possible, […]
This week while scrolling through Facebook I landed on an article from Ebony Magazine, titled “The Pressure of Being a “Strong Black Woman” Often Leads to Depression. My visceral reaction was FINALLY. Finally, the world is starting to recognize that the idea that black woman can and should endure ANYTHING and keep pushing is asinine. […]
One of my favorite parts about doing what I’m doing is getting to hear your stories. Whether it’s that of triumph, you rediscovering who you are, finding JOY in the quiet moments, and even the struggles. It’s what keeps me going. The stories I hear from our community are bold, powerful, and a constant reminder […]
It’s the most wonderful time of year. You might assume that I’m talking about the Holiday Season, but the truth is— for me it’s because of the New Year. I’ve never been a fan of waiting until the New Year to start new goals. However, it’s almost impossible to be this close to the […]
How often do you dream about your future these days? I mean really dream. Not only the big, scary, I-may-need-to-hit-the-lottery dreams, but also the quiet ‘I wish I could do this one small thing but’ dreams. Now, how often do you talk yourself out of those very same dreams? Just today, I asked my daughter what […]