“There is a long history of asking African-Americans to endure racism silently; it’s characterized as grace, as strength.” @lesellele (on Twitter). The grace thing is being over- and mis- used. When I worked at EVEREVE (the most racist and abusive work environment I’ve ever experienced), the …
Shame as Dishonor
A reader posted the following in the comments of my IG post, in response to my last essay. I promised the reader a response, and I thought this would be the best place for it. I'm sure others are thinking/feeling some of what this reader expressed. So, this response is for all of that. All of …
Growing Pains
When I was a little girl, I'd sometimes awake in the middle of the night with an aching pain in my legs. The pain was excruciating, and scary for my little girl self. I'd cry out in pain from my bed and my mom would be there in a jiffy. She held me, and soothed my worried little self, and she would …
Your Black History Month Resource
This year, approach Black History Month with curiosity and creativity. You have it in you to take all the learning you've done and transform it into concrete actions. Actions that will move you forward in your quest for more justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. I created the perfect …
The (fun, light, easy, funny, beautiful, life-giving) Books You Recommended
I asked you to recommend books for me that are light, fun, funny, frivolous, and practical, and you came through! Clearly, you like to read. The Learning Never Stops (But Don't Skip the Joy) It's been a very, very significant two years. Each of us have been challenged in different ways. And …
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I (Finally) Bought a Planner! Bam!
Once upon a time I didn't use a planner. "I am not a planner," I said to me. "I live in the moment," I responded. "Planning is for people who are not me," I said. But then I realized I was always writing notes everywhere. Even on my hand. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, but one good washing of …