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, Tressie McMillan Cottom. 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…
