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
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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 😉)
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?!?
Just Be Yourself…
After returning from not the best vacation, to my mother having an urgent surgery while trying to get Michai ready to start summer school, I also had the incredible honor of accepting an invitation to spend time with participants in Triad Restorative Justice’s PBJ Camp. I tend to not ask too many details when I’m… Continue reading Just Be Yourself…
🎶Somebody Prayed For Me…
Had me on their mind, took the time and prayed for meeeee I’m so glad they prayed 👏🏾, I’m so glad they prayed👏🏾 I’m so glad they prayed for me!!!🎶 The picture above is from last night’s YMCA Black Achiever’s Gala where Michai was one of fourteen scholarship recipients. WSSU’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach, L’Tona… Continue reading 🎶Somebody Prayed For Me…
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’!
“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”
“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”
I’ll Be Damned…
Yesterday was incredibly emotional, and absolutely beautiful! It started emotional because, while I was trying to find the words to say at the Our Opportunity To Love Rally, my memories of what my grandparents endured kept populating. Then there was the pressure of sharing the stage with some HEAVY HITTERS! There were so many highlights… Continue reading I’ll Be Damned…
Are We Tired Yet?
I wrote a Facebook post about my experience at Mount Tabor High School yesterday morning that included, “MENTAL HEALTH SHOULD BE A PRIORITY! Also, check-in with your kids because between life and hormones, a lot of them are struggling.” I ended the post by saying, “It’s Day 8…an understaffed school system, overworked employees, troubled students,… Continue reading Are We Tired Yet?