Trelani MichelleOn Ida B. Wells and IntersectionalityIn honor of Ida B. Wells’ birthday, I figured I’d share a few thoughts about her in light of what’s going on in the world.Jul 17, 2020Jul 17, 2020
Trelani Michelle8 Steps for those ready to organize and act[Originally published in 2016 on Blavity.com]May 27, 2020May 27, 2020
Trelani MichelleThe Other Side of the FamilyThis past weekend I drove four hours north to my birthplace of Monroe, Louisiana, also where my parents were born and raised. I have a lot…Feb 4, 2020Feb 4, 2020
Trelani MichelleI thought my grandma was perfect“Guess where I been today?” she asked me when I walked in from school one day, grinning so hard her cheekbones nearly closed her eyes.Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
Trelani MichelleSometimes you gotta “AHT AHT” your mamaOne of my family’s longheld traditions has been damning pregnancy. I remember finding out I was pregnant and feeling regret, anxiety…Sep 3, 2019Sep 3, 2019
Trelani MichelleA fun (and easy) way of digging into your family historySince discussing my oral history project, I’ve been asked to share more info on collecting family history. I got kinda stuck my dern self…Aug 15, 2017Aug 15, 2017
Trelani MichelleDiagnosed With Adjustment DisorderA friend recently posted on Facebook that she couldn’t stop crying, but didn’t know why because for once everything in her life seemed to…Aug 7, 20162Aug 7, 20162
Trelani MichelleBeing a ‘good mom’ can sometimes look like this…Being a writer and a mom of young children is tough, so having another writer-mom to call friend is fundamental. Tasha is mine, and we…Mar 30, 20163Mar 30, 20163