Yesterday was a day of contrasts. I woke up to news of death, violence, and division, and many hours later, I went to bed after having experienced excitement, pride, and unity. Let me explain . . . The first news headline I saw yesterday morning read, “Rapper Takeoff Killed in …
I was excited to watch King Richard a couple weeks ago when it was released because 1) Will Smith is iconic and 2) I’m here for anything that celebrates Venus and Serena Williams. And although I enjoyed learning more about the superstars’ upbringings (especially Venus’s journey), I was pleasantly surprised …
A couple weeks ago I took my first trip to Cancun, Mexico, to celebrate a family member’s birthday. Of course the resort was beautiful with its beachfront views and array of palm trees, but a couple things caught my attention more than this unfamiliar island scenery. First, the melanin was …
It’s June, and the third Sunday is getting closer and closer. I still haven’t bought one, so I head to the store and make my way to the card aisle. My eyes scan the different options. “To the man who has taught our family so much . . .” Nope. …
My family moved across the country nearly five months ago after my husband got a new job in Texas. The infamous 2020, worldwide pandemic, and national unrest: Yup, we jumped ship amid all that chaos. And although starting over is never easy, I’m thankful to say that the Lord has …
You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors. Not only have we all heard a saying like this but most of us also have experienced our fair share of behind-closed-doors struggles. Yet, it surprises me how quickly we can forget the reality behind this statement. And I …
