Published inZORABrianna ‘BB’ Hill Had an Unbreakable Bond With Her Chosen FamilyA sense of belonging and support was key to her survivalNov 20, 2019A response icon1Nov 20, 2019A response icon1
Published inZORAJazzaline Ware Loved God and a Good Phone ChatShe’d spend hours talking, cooking, and listening to gospel musicNov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
Published inZORAHow to Raise a Smart Black WomanMichelle Obama’s parents followed this formula. Here’s why you should too.Jun 13, 2019A response icon10Jun 13, 2019A response icon10
My Investigation Into How People Get SmartI’m fascinated by smart people, but I am even more fascinated by their parents. What’s my definition of smart? Einstein said everyone is a…Jul 27, 2016A response icon1Jul 27, 2016A response icon1
Parents’ Life lessons led A Daughter to YaleEditor’s Note: Carmen is going to Yale, but before she leaves I asked her to provide tips on how she organized herself as a student and to…Jul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2016
Published inGiftedInside the Mind of a Former Gifted Child“You’re a smart kid and you’re going to go to a school for smart kids,” they told me.Jul 19, 2016Jul 19, 2016
