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When A Black Woman Writes for the Public
How the power of the pen helps me to empower others
The support shown for my writing this year has affirmed me of a closely held truth: I like putting words together and I always have. I abide by the gospel of Toni Morrison who once said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” And writing, I have done plenty of. Below is a round up of how I am using the power of the pen to empower others in hopes that you do the same:
The Black Agenda: Bold Solutions for a Broken System
I edited a book! It’s critically acclaimed and features a foreword from one of my academic sheros, . The book features 35 Black experts over 30 essays that cover everything from climate change to student debt to disability activism. You can purchase it as a gift for the holiday or Black History Month here.
On Why Black Expertise and Leadership Matters
I often discuss the importance of centering Black expertise and leadership, which is why I wrote a piece about…
