Last week, the beautiful and talented Keke Palmer posted a series of pictures on Instagram that kept folks talking for days. She captioned them with a transparent and encouraging message about her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how over the years she’s tried numerous doctors, diets, and products …
I have always tried to support black-owned businesses whenever possible. And not only that but I have sought out black business owners specifically because I wanted someone who I could relate to. I have tried black hair stylists, black doctors, black therapists, black photographers and mechanics, and of course, black …
Last week I finally spent some time going through just in case things. You know that kitchen drawer, nightstand, shoebox, or shelf space way in the back of your closet where you keep all types of documents and files, just in case. Old receipts, just in case you need to …
On May 29, 2020 my Center Chief messaged me while I was at my desk. “Hey Shala. I need a favor.” “Sure. How can I help?” “I am going to pop by your desk to explain.” And before I know it, there she is continuing her thoughts. “I want to …
2020 thus far has been an unforgettable year, though many wish it were not so memorable. January brought us the shocking news of Kobe Bryant’s death (I literally cried for a week). March sparked the coronavirus wave, while April and May put us in quarantine with 24/7 news coverage of …
