A Dreamer’s Manifesto
Wide Awake Awake my soul, Awake my thoughts, Awake this imagination of mine, To imagine the good and the gold, To bound beyond the four corners of this mind of…
We Are Not Free Until We Are All Free
July 4th, Independence day, America’s great defeat over Britain. A celebratory day of Firework shows, Barbecues, Swimming and Red, white and blue. A historical celebration of freedom, Commemorating 1776, But…
What Brick-and-Mortar Stores Will Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World
The world of in-person retail will look a lot different as we find a new normal.
Advice for the Graduating Class of 2020
Take this time to breathe, step back and take a new look at the world.
What We Can Learn From the First Female Doctor in the U.S.
Blackwell proved the importance of using one’s gifts, education, resources and platform to inspire and lift up the next generation of women.
To Be a Black Woman in 2020
Someone had to have heard your screams for help. Why isn’t anyone listening?
Who I Am Apart From Accolades and the Opinions of Others
I am because I am, not because of people or things.
Incorporating Slowness After COVID-19
Slow does not mean less valuable. It means clearer vision and a fuller heart.
What to Do When People Project Their Stories Onto You
To master projection, reflect and tune into your inner voice before seeking out the wisdom of others.
An Open Letter to Black Boys and Girls
There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You are perfect.
Hard Conversations at the Dinner Table
Lost Argument My parents are over for dinner, and I bring up immigration. A glass of wine and a year of therapy have made me bold enough to ask with…
