“I’ve been slow-walking this whole thing: stewing it, getting it into people’s systems and letting them absorb the aesthetic of it. So anytime the music is able to get out of me, I consider that a success. The press, PR, whatever that other stuff is, that’s a different thing…….But once it gets out, and… Continue reading “….For me, ‘Sankofa’ means to remember who you came from, what you came from, & where you came through.”
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Targeted Bodies, Troubled Souls: How to Self-Care While Black
In the last few months, more than any other time, many of us have learned the value of self-care. For some, it’s a long pier, a collapsible chair and a lake to fish in. For others, it’s solitude and a bubble bath. Others look forward to bingeing Bridgerton and brewing a pot of tea. But no… Continue reading Targeted Bodies, Troubled Souls: How to Self-Care While Black
Reducing Homelessness, Increasing Hope: The Gideon Group of N. Texas
Inches of snow, wind chills below zero, burst pipes, and a poorly-maintained power grid unprepared to handle the demand for heat: Valentine’s Day 2021 and the days that followed will be memorable for all the wrong reasons this year, thanks to millions subjected to loss of power and unable to remain warm,… Continue reading Reducing Homelessness, Increasing Hope: The Gideon Group of N. Texas
Tina Taught Me: The Documentary, The Woman, The Music, The Legacy
At the edge of the stage and in the gleam of a spotlight, stood a wild-haired, honey-hued, long-legged siren. With one hand perched on her hip and another wrapped around a mic, she issued a command to the throng below: “Alright ladies, your turn now: “What’s love got to do, got to do with… Continue reading Tina Taught Me: The Documentary, The Woman, The Music, The Legacy
“You Hate To See It,” Women’s History Month Edition
Spring has officially arrived and we are halfway through Women’s History Month. Observed every March, it’s a time set aside to examine, explore and celebrate the importance of, and accomplishments by, women.of all backgrounds, ages and cultures. After witnessing historic achievements this year, such as the swearing in of our first-ever female Vice-President, Kamala… Continue reading “You Hate To See It,” Women’s History Month Edition