I WAS ALMOST AN OLYMPIC HIGH JUMPER (until I recognized it was a bad thing)
The exercise I’ve historically been most proficient at is jumping . . . jumping to conclusions, to be specific. It’s not flattering to brag; but at some points in my […]
The ‘Strong Black Woman’ Trope Leaves Us Unprotected & Targeted
Who Protects Black Women Recent events have again underscored that Black women in America will seldom be protected, will too often be villainized, and that the standards and rules will […]
When Your Heart Is Outside of Your Body
According to the natural order of things, children should bury their parents. They are older, so logically they should die first. But the heart doesn’t speak logic; and is deaf to what’s […]
Hope is a Black American’s Currency
Hope is a Black American’s Currency. The relationship between Black Americans and America has long been (and remains) dysfunctional and abusive. We’ve never been treated fairly or well by America. […]
Why Settle for Being a Princess When You are Already a QUEEN
Midway through the interview, I popped one of my sparkling pear flavored CBD gummies in my mouth and distractedly and slowly chewed as I looked – barely blinking – at […]
Five Ways to Tell If Your Organization’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Efforts Suck
Let’s start off positively: interest in equity, diversity and inclusivity appears to be surging. That’s a good thing. But there is work to be done to ensure that these efforts are […]
Patti & Gladys: The Week my Aunties Saved Me… Again.
My mom, dad and I temporarily lived in a townhouse in Newport News, Virginia, while they saved money for their dream home. The townhouse had white stucco walls and brown […]
At the 25th Mile: Black & Surviving Now
I’ve never run a marathon; but I’ve heard folks say that miles 20-25 are the most difficult. That point, when the race is almost complete, is when the urge to quit […]
Quick Thoughts on Brandy Verzuz Monica
I, along with 1.2 million others tuned into the Brandy verzuz Monica event. Here are my quick and dirty reactions. This is just light, silly stream of conscious fun. If you […]
Put Cho Back Into It
“Well, you ain’t gonna change him; so you better change your plan,” my mother instructed in a tone steeped in matter-of-factness, as she leaned back on her green, velvet couch with her […]