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: HBCU Chronicles
First Semester Chronicles: Utilize Your Resources
Over the summer, Michai and I agreed that he would take on more responsibility with his education and I wouldn’t be on the Aggie Access portal as much. It was partly due to not wanting to have to circle the block on his advisor, and it was also due to him being more mature and… Continue reading First Semester Chronicles: Utilize Your Resources
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 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 😉)
Developmental Milestones Continue…
…to be reached by Michai (AND ME 😩)! The CDC’s list stops at 5 years. We need a list to help us get through these teenage years!!! As I talk to people, parents and those who aren’t parents, about things Michai says and does, a couple of things I constantly hear are, “He’ll learn” and… Continue reading Developmental Milestones Continue…
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…
“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?”
Ain’t God Alright?!? 🙌🏾
The emotional struggle I felt since Friday was heavy. So much so, that I didn’t know how I was gonna show up for the Vlog yesterday. I went to visit the family who lost their loved one and they gave me some strength. We swapped stories as children watching their parents age and how we… Continue reading Ain’t God Alright?!? 🙌🏾
💜🖤Winston-Salem is Purple and Black Again…and filled with full circle moments🖤💜
When the Village Chief calls you answer. The call came Friday AFTER he text to inquire about whether I could attend the National Black Theater Festival’s (NBTF) Gala. I knew my window of opportunity was brief, but I couldn’t respond until I confirmed I had something to wear AND that I could get my hair… Continue reading 💜🖤Winston-Salem is Purple and Black Again…and filled with full circle moments🖤💜