“At the end of the day people won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel.” Dr. Maya Angelou Words. So simple yet they hold so much power. Language is the tool that separates humans from animals. Our words allow us to communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Throughout time, […]
Changing the Black Girl Narrative : Identity
Identity. This word resonates deeply with me. Identity is defined as ” the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.” Simple right? Being what you are. Unfortunately, living this truth is much more complicated than it appears to be and not all of us have the privilege of living our true […]
Changing the Black Girl Narrative : Education
I chose to make the first installment of this blog series about changing the Black girl narrative when it comes to education. With the current political and social climate in our country, it’s essential that we begin taking the initiative to change the narrative of future Black girls everywhere from an early age; where these […]
Changing the Black Girl Narrative : Introduction
In my personal opinion, Black women have a particular mystery about them which could be translated as magical. Historically resilient, fierce, loyal, and resourceful, Black women have had to overcome numerous obstacles and today, still, fight for equality and for their voices to be heard. I’m sure it can be agreed on by many, that […]
Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” – A Refreshingly Real Conversation
At just a little over two months since hitting the shelves, our Forever First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir, “Becoming” is nothing short of iconic and unarguably an instant classic. With over 3.8 million copies sold and a book tour with ticket prices that could rival the “On the Run II Tour,” this must-have is 2018’s […]