Published in ZORA·Mar 19, 2020Member-onlyYou Can’t Hug Your Parents, But You Can Still Take Care of ThemWhether your parent is in assisted living or living at home, there are ways for you to keep them safe — Yesterday, as I closed the door and left my 87-year-old mom’s assisted living home, I felt a knot in the pit in my stomach. Who would hug her, talk to her, hold her hand, and remind her that she was loved? How could I even explain my absence to her…Coronavirus6 min readCoronavirus6 min read
Published in ZORA·Oct 22, 2019Member-onlyMy Relentless Search to Find My Family’s African American ‘Eve’Unearthing her origins required keen detective work and diligence — SAY MY NAME! To honor the memory, sacrifice, and very being of our ancestors, we say their name. If we don’t know their name, they may call to us to seek it out. Popcorn ready, I was on the couch, feet up and glued to the TV. Valerie Jarrett, President…Racism11 min readRacism11 min read
