My chosen read for Black History Month was “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Before downloading this book onto my Kindle from my local library’s online catalog, I never heard of this book or its author. However, after doing some research, I found out that this book was highly acclaimed and awarded, including a 2017 […]
Channeling Your Power of Conduction – A Reflection on “The Water Dancer”
I recently finished reading “The Water Dancer,” Ta-Nehisi Coates’ debut novel. This novel was chosen for Oprah’s Book Club, and Ms. Winfrey herself described the story as powerful. Although it took some time for me to take in and digest this novel, I can confidently say that I’m glad I took my time with this […]
To Season With Salt or Honey – The Importance of the Words We Choose
“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, […]
“When You Know Better, You Do Better”
This week on my favorite podcast, Oprah’s Super Soul, she shared an invaluable lesson that she learned from the one and only Dr. Maya Angelou. “When you know better, you do better”. Seven simple words strung together to create a powerful statement which we should all inculcate into our hearts and minds. So what does […]
Cultural Identification & Mental Health: Using Your Roots to Calm and Uprooted Mind
“How do you identify culturally?” A few weeks ago, during a session with my therapist, I was presented with this question. I shrugged and hesitantly answered, “I don’t know, I’m African-American.” She scribbled my answer down while I anxiously tried to get a glimpse of her notes. The question definitely took me back. Usually, when […]
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 […]
Childish Gambino’s Multiple Wake Up Calls in “This is America”
This weekend, Childish Gambino dropped a new song and music video called “This is America.” The video was nothing short of iconic. Loaded with poignant imagery and sharp comparisons, Childish Gambino’s piece was chock full of messages and wake up calls that we all should take a moment to absorb. We are all aware of […]
Kim Zolciak-Biermann- The New Face of Blind Racism
Last night, the RHOA season 10 reunion had social media abuzz. If you keep up with the show, throughout the season there’s been tension surrounding comments made by Kim Zolciak-Biermann and her eldest daughter Brielle Biermann. After attending an event at Nene Leakes’ home last year, a video surfaced on social media of Brielle in […]
If You Don’t Punch Your Black Son in the Face Every Day, it’s Child Abuse
Before you crucify me for the title, this is a joke from Chris Rock’s latest Netflix standup special “Tambourine” (A MUST SEE) In this special, Chris Rock gives a humorous point of view to the racial crisis that’s going on in America today. He opened up on a hot topic, police, police brutality and the […]
How Maya Angelou’s Life and Legacy Has Inspired Me
A truly inspirational figure in American history is no doubt, Maya Angelou. A woman of remarkable talent, her life and legacy continue to influence many today. If you’re familiar with Maya’s work, she often told riveting stories about herself and painted vivid pictures of African-American life and culture. Miss Angelou lived a rich life. […]