Oct 11, 2021Member-onlyExhaustingly Basic.My dad is what many would consider a “man’s man” (traditionally masculine in nature and interests). He is a strong protector + provider, resolute in his beliefs + values, and highly opinionated. …Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Sep 7, 2021Member-onlyWe’re all afraid.If my life had closed captioning, it would read, “(exasperated sigh)” at the beginning of this writing scene. Because, whew, I’ve been sitting on and with these thoughts for quite some time! This running theme permeates my consciousness on a daily basis and today, I decided that my thoughts are…Love5 min readLove5 min read
Mar 8, 2021Member-onlyI challenge you to choose.As a Black woman who now has 4 decades of life to reflect upon, I can say that one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that I have options. And, when you have options, that also means you have the right to choose. Sometimes, those choices are seemingly meaningless…Choose To Challenge3 min readChoose To Challenge3 min read
Jan 1, 2021Member-onlyEase.I remember sitting with my one of my sorors and one of my fraternity brothers, a few years ago, at an ice cream shop. We were catching up and my Soror began to share a revelation she’d recently had about the metamorphosis of the butterfly. As she spoke and shared…20214 min read20214 min read
Nov 21, 2020Member-onlyHumans in a Pandemic.The most challenging group project ever. — I’ve been thinking about this COVID-19 pandemic: my concerns, my values + boundaries, my observations of human behavior and primarily, how we continue to compare this to a group project that we’re collectively failing. And, I thought about all of the group project experiences I’ve had throughout my academic and…Pandemic4 min readPandemic4 min read
Nov 13, 2020Member-onlyThe Break RoomWe responded with rest. When the murder of George Floyd (amid a global pandemic) caused America to pause and finally collectively question the severity and impact of systemic racism, our daily lives were overwhelmed with narratives, articles, public statements, protests, positions, and solutions. …Rest2 min readRest2 min read
Sep 7, 2020Member-onlyBeyond the Books: Consciousness + Contemplation + CommitmentToday, the first Monday in September, we celebrate Labor Day. Historically, this holiday was created to celebrate and appreciate American workers for their many contributions to the success of our country. …Anti Racism4 min readAnti Racism4 min read
Jun 19, 2020Stop Asking Black Employees to Fix ThisYesterday, after several conversations with exhausted friends, I recorded a 9 minute video explaining to organizational leaders why asking your Black employees to explain systemic racism and lead change is problematic. …Leadership5 min readLeadership5 min read
Jun 2, 2020Doing hard things.I first remember dealing with the relational aspect of racism in elementary school. While standing in the lunch line, a boy called me a ‘nigger’. I decided to hit him back, except not with words but with my fist. I felt like that was the most appropriate response to such…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
May 31, 2020You are your peopleI’ve seen lots of Black folks encouraging, telling, & admonishing white people to do the work of talking to other white people about racism. I, too, believe this is imperative & needs to happen. But, as I thought about the culture of (white) America and how Black people experience a…Do The Work4 min readDo The Work4 min read
