This Black History Month⬆️⬆️⬆️
When I was in college, a guy asked me to be his girlfriend. I said no. His response was to attempt to ruin my reputation on campus. I can’t count how many people came up to me and asked, “Is it true that you had sex with …………….. He said you ………….” For most people,…
Read MoreEnding Things Takes Cajones..Here’s How to Get Them
It was the relationship that needed to end but yet it persisted. He told me he didn’t really want to be in a relationship but, at the same time, did not want me to be with anyone else. And I kept quoting the famous line from Brokeback Mountain to myself: “I wish I knew how…
Read MoreNational Infertility Awareness Week 2021
There are so many women struggling with infertility looking for help and resources. This is hands-down the BEST conversation I’ve ever had and heard about the topic. Please share with anyone in your world who is trying to start a family. This is the conversation they need to hear. Watch now: #NIAW #IFAwareness #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek #WhatIWantYoutoKnow
Read MoreElla Baker
Today, I’d like to highlight an unsung hero for Black History Month. She is the epitome of #leadershipgoals for my life. The foundation of her profound wisdom was developed through the art of listening. She was a major influence in the lives of all the well-known civil rights leaders. She dedicated her life to training…
Read MoreRoses & Red Flags
James (name has been changed) was tall, light, and handsome. We had known each other for almost a year when he asked me out on a date. I was thoroughly confused because his best friend had just asked me out on a date the week before. “Don’t you guys talk to each other?,” I asked. …
Read MoreI Don’t Want Your Pumpkin Pie
If I am correct, the next holiday to come is Easter. While most of us will be celebrating in our homes due to the pandemic, I would like to prepare us for the future when we’re able to come together again. The following are some truths that apply to all holiday food. While I understand…
Read MoreAdvocate for Your Children
My parents made a lot of sacrifices to put me through private school. But I wanted to be with all the cool kids. And the cool kids went to public school. I begged my mom to let me go to public school in the 8th grade. She relented. But at the young age of 12,…
Read MoreYou’ll Never Hear the Ice Cream Truck Song the Same Way
SPOILER ALERT If you don’t want a fond childhood memory to be shook, you may not want to read this entire post. Alternately, if you care about knowing the truth at all costs, keep reading. Remember last week when I was talking about the origin of the ‘black people & watermelon’ stereotype? Well, if you…
Read MoreWhat Moves You?
I remember January 20, 2009 like it was yesterday. I was at work and we were all crowded around the TV to watch Obama being sworn in. I had missed the memo that he was swearing in on Lincoln’s Bible until moments before it was happening. Watching Obama put his hand on Lincoln’s Bible was…
Read MoreGot Therapy?
When I was in grad school, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. came to speak on campus. I wrote about in a previous post. He said something I’ll never forget which is, “If I could pay for every African-American to get therapy, I would because we all need it.” I agree. I love my family. I love…
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