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In Between: Living With Untreated Mental Illness

It’s 2:35 PM on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. About an hour ago, I just finished facilitating a fantastic experience with a group of…

May 23, 2022

Source: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/11/ce-therapy-black-women

May 23, 2022

The Woman Who Cried Pig Feet

For quite a few years a daughter received many calls from her mother. Many times the calls come during her work hours, hours she’s busy…

Mar 10, 2021

The Woman Who Cried Pig Feet

Mar 10, 2021

White Culture, Anti-Blackness, and White Allyship

This nation is once again at a turning point on racial relations in this country. We have definitely been here before. But as many have…

Sep 11, 2020

Sep 11, 2020

What Happens When Black Women Dare

Black women are producers. Put us on a task or a project, and we are going to ensure flawless execution. We believe in excellence in all…

Sep 4, 2020

What Happens When Black Women Dare

Sep 4, 2020

Taking a step back in order to move forward: Understanding Race

I have the privilege of facilitating racial dialogue on a frequent basis. As a social justice educator, it is my mission to seek liberation…

May 11, 2018

May 11, 2018

Be Kind To Yourself

I would say forgive yourself, but that doesn’t really apply here because I don’t believe you have anything to forgive yourself for.

Jun 16, 2017

Jun 16, 2017

“Hello My Name Is______”

No, I was not meeting Eminem (the Real Slim Shady), but I was getting some shade.

May 24, 2017

May 24, 2017

I Got 99 Problems And Being Single Ain’t One

So what’s the back story. Well, against all my intuition, I decided to go on a date or two after being divorced for three years. Out the…

May 23, 2017

May 23, 2017

You may not have asked but I am going to tell you anyway.

I am going to break these recommendations up by theme because there is a lot that needs to be shared for those who think flowers, candy…

May 3, 2017

You may not have asked but I am going to tell you anyway.

May 3, 2017

Beauty is skin deep — until the world reminds us that it really isn’t.

Alicia Keys has lit a fire up under some folks with [her] choice to go #makeupfree. When she showed up to the MTV VMAs bare faced, the…

Sep 8, 2016

Sep 8, 2016

Unconventional Activist

Unconventional Activist

Unapologetic Black Woman, Policy Professional, Activist, Lover of Politics, Mom of Twins, Doctoral Student, Writer

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