I was asked to share my opening message for an event that took place on March 7th, and since I haven’t created a blog post in a while…here are two on the same day! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you so much for joining us this evening and please know we are honored to have you here. Four… Continue reading Let’s Gooooo!!!
Category: Black Women Advocacy Chronicles
What A Time To Be Alive…Part 4
2014…I began having issues with the HVAC system. My finances were shitty. I lost my support through my grandparents and aunt because life shifted for them, too, so I could not afford to replace it. The system was old, the townhouse was built in the late 80s, and the systems the Home Warranty companies were… Continue reading What A Time To Be Alive…Part 4
What A Time To Be Alive…Part 3
After learning I was pregnant the same night I graduated from undergrad in 2003, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to work 12-hour shifts as a nurse since that meant I was either going to miss my baby waking up or putting them to bed and I didn’t want to miss either. When… Continue reading What A Time To Be Alive…Part 3
What A Time To Be Alive…Part 1
***Now that my mother has moved and is safe, I can now share what we’ve been dealing with since May 5th.*** My sister and I have been wanting Mom to downsize for a couple years now. I stopped talking about it after she told me, in so many words, my plan was not feasible for… Continue reading What A Time To Be Alive…Part 1
What A Time To Be Alive…Part 2 (although posted first 😉)
These parts are being published out of order for legal and safety purposes, however, I didn’t want to let these emotions from the theme of the title pass before capturing them. Added to the fact, it’s been 90 days since I’ve shared with y’all 😳🫢. We not only celebrated 100 Episodes of Our Kijiji with… Continue reading What A Time To Be Alive…Part 2 (although posted first 😉)
An Example of Being Black and Proud…
By now, I hope you’ve seen the cover photo a lot. I also hope you’re able to see it a lot more after purchasing the Comrade Sisters book. Saturday’s panel discussion was a proud experience for me to share with so many Black members of the Winston-Salem community. The opportunity was granted by women of… Continue reading An Example of Being Black and Proud…
“This Joy That I Have…”
“…The world didn’t give it, the world can’t take it away!” The words I used to describe last night’s coloring party feel inadequate, so I’ll insert a recap here by sharing what I told the guests along with some additional comments based on what we experienced. ◦ You’re here for more than coloring. We’re asking… Continue reading “This Joy That I Have…”
It’s Party Time…🎉🎁🍾
It’s been busy around these parts, so let this serve as November’s and December’s post 💁🏾. Let me also pause to publicly share how grateful I am for what life is offering me at this moment. Watching kids grow up holistically, feeling like a safe space for said kids (and some adults) to trust their… Continue reading It’s Party Time…🎉🎁🍾
“Are Our Schools Better?”
“That story’s still being written”, is the answer Mr. Wayne Ledbetter gave the attendees at yesterday’s opening of the “Rooted In Race” Exhibit. As I posted on Facebook, Michai and I benefitted from school choice. I chose to attend Mount Tabor because they had 7 period days and I knew I wouldn’t last in North’s… Continue reading “Are Our Schools Better?”
Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?
…it did today! Before I explain, let this count as my monthly post and an update after being an empty nester for 30+ days. Michai seems to be doing well. I’m trying to trust him more so I haven’t checked his grades 🫣. He either is eating more meals at the caf, or he has… Continue reading Does Healing Include Getting Dirty?!?