Zakiya RainesThe Invisible Sisterhood of Complete Strangers: Facebook Moms GroupsThe beginning of eighth grade for most middle schoolers in NYC marks the beginning of hunting for high schools. Hunting for high schools is…Dec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023
Zakiya RainesMy Body is Not for Everyone.One of the things that I seem to see a lot of, whether it’s social media, or overhearing young teens on the bus, are sexual acts devoid of…Oct 6, 2023Oct 6, 2023
Zakiya RainesDo something hard and watch yourself grow.Just before the holiday break started, I was in the tub, where I do my best thinking. I was watching the steam rise from the surface of the…Jan 8, 20231Jan 8, 20231
Zakiya RainesUncomplicated feel of NYC love.We went to listen to and watch live music today. It reminded me of the warmth of how society used to be. I watched men dance with women. I…Sep 11, 2022Sep 11, 2022
Zakiya RainesWelcome and acceptance: a Black mother with a special needs child.Three weeks ago, I dropped three of my four children off at The Bronx Zoo Day Camp. The Bronx Zoo let me know, via e-mail, that they had no…Jul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022
Zakiya RainesSocial Media: Where Everyone Knows Someone They’ve Never Met.I was on Instagram this morning while working out, just minding my own business. Well then again, who goes on Instagram to mind their own…Apr 1, 20221Apr 1, 20221
Zakiya RainesWhy Being Highly Perceptive Sometimes Feels Like a Villainous Superpower.For as long as I can remember, I could feel people’s energy easily. I also have an extensive inner dialogue and deep reflection. As a…Mar 31, 2022Mar 31, 2022
Zakiya RainesReigniting My Passion for Creative Writing Saved Me From An Emotional Downspiral.I am a mother of 4 children, ages 7 to 12 years old, one of which has Down Syndrome.Mar 29, 20222Mar 29, 20222
