7 Holiday Gifts to Feel Good About
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the past few days stuffing your belly with delicious foods, counting your blessings, and enjoying the company of family (and, maybe ...
On the Magic of October
October has always been my favorite month–and not just because it’s the month when I was born. The crisp air, the symphony of colors, the taste of freshly fried apple cider ...
On Black Girl Magic
The night before last something incredible happened. So incredible, in fact, that I spent all day yesterday walking a little bit taller—yes, even with my cane. I held my head higher, ...
On learning to do my hair
I have a confession. I am 30 years old and I am just now beginning to learn how to do my hair. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s taken me three decades to confront ...
On facing disappointment and heartbreak
This morning I woke up to new of the Supreme Court decision to uphold Trump (also known as 45/He-who-shall-be-named-as-little-as-possible)’s travel ban against Muslim countries, ...