Being an introvert is often a topic of my conversations, and I’ve recently included discussions about being an empath. Both help me describe my emotions and attribute to what I’m feeling at a particular time. The two topics have become more accepted since the pandemic, but they still do not eliminate the literal and figurative… Continue reading Winston-Salem Needs A Whole “Lotta Love”…
Category: Black Women Advocacy Chronicles
Watch Your ‘Mouf’!
Saturday’s Vlog included discussion of how we need to increase our advocacy for Black women. It came on the heels of feeling isolated during a board meeting last Monday, my Facebook comments being deleted from someone’s post about Brittney Griner last Tuesday, and an overall exhaustion of showing up for everyone else, but not witnessing… Continue reading Watch Your ‘Mouf’!
Normalize…
I was asked to share some of the things I talked about on the most recent vlog episode, and I thought it could serve as a blog post. ◦ Normalize celebrating each other. ◦ Normalize not investing energy in those you expect to celebrate you but don’t. ◦ Normalize allowing people to be honest about… Continue reading Normalize…
Our Journey to Graduation During a Pandemic…Part 1
One of the only reasons Michai allows me to continue to post about him is because he knows how much he’s learned from other people’s life experiences. He also understands that one of the only reasons I will continue to share is if I can be transparent about the positive and not so positive things… Continue reading Our Journey to Graduation During a Pandemic…Part 1
“Violence IS an Equity Issue”
Since I started hosting the Vlog, I’ve been saying most of what I would typically write. Yet, I’ve still tried to post something once a month for the sake of consistency. I thought my “tribute” to my late client would be the post for this month but, after participating on a panel today, I received… Continue reading “Violence IS an Equity Issue”
“Thank You For Being A Friend…”
We ended 2021 losing America’s Golden Girl, Betty White. We learned today of the loss of a father/friend/mentor to many, as well as, an incredible history maker…Sidney Poitier. Before losing both of them, I lost a dear friend by the name of Ms. Peggy. If you want to learn a little more about her, she… Continue reading “Thank You For Being A Friend…”
“Oh Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say”
Being intentional about the energy and words I put into the atmosphere is really important to me, because the universe has a way of shifting and making me seem like a liar (a behavior I despise). A few weeks ago, I was invited to join some WSSU Alums to take a trip to watch the… Continue reading “Oh Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say”
Trauma Resilience: The Elephant in the Room
I like to plan ahead because it tends to make things operate smoothly. After entering the corporate world I began to understand, if my plans included someone else, it was hard to dictate the outcome. The older I get, including and/or depending on others increases anxiety because not everyone values time the same. Add the… Continue reading Trauma Resilience: The Elephant in the Room
Global Warming: This Is NOT The Same Sun I Grew Up On…🇯🇲
As evidenced by me wearing the thinnest material, and it being lopsided because I didn’t want much of it touching my skin. Why? Because despite wearing SPF 100 sunblock (I didn’t even know they made that), and plastering it to where Courtney, aka Rev, asked, “Are you not going to rub that in?”, I still… Continue reading Global Warming: This Is NOT The Same Sun I Grew Up On…🇯🇲
A Change Is Gonna Come
Having a relationship with Kellie Easton results in me: 1. Being in spaces I didn’t even know existed. 2. Showing up because I know it must be important if Kellie invited me and 3. Never really quite knowing what those spaces entail. Today though…starting early this morning, I was in a space that offered some… Continue reading A Change Is Gonna Come