“Girl, let me tell you something: you kinda’ gettin’ up there. You’re running out of time and need to stop being so picky.” I was a 30-something when I heard those word from a male relative, newly moved into my just-purchased home as a single mother. Beyond the sheer audacity of such a statement,… Continue reading Nah, The Ladies Are Good: Single Life and Refusing to Settle For Less
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‘Brown Girls Brunch’ Hits Dallas
On July 24, a full audience of African-American women networked, connected with business owners and witnessed a panel of successful entrepreneurs during the Dallas stop of Brown Girls Brunch. Initially kicked off last December in Atlanta GA, Brown Girls Brunch—founded by Atlanta-based event manager Terracia Brown-Wilkinson— was created to offer opportunities for women… Continue reading ‘Brown Girls Brunch’ Hits Dallas
“Conscious,” “Gentle,” Whatever: PLEASE Just Be a Parent.
It happened earlier this Spring: my mother was visiting and we had all just wrapped watching the Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect. As I was clearing out the dishes and getting her a refill, she asked Nia and Layla if they had something to do in their rooms as she wanted to discuss some family… Continue reading “Conscious,” “Gentle,” Whatever: PLEASE Just Be a Parent.
‘Greatest Country’ WHERE?
When Layla walked through the front door on Tuesday, I folded her into a hug. “I’m glad you’re safe,” I told her, kissing her cheek. “Did you know what happened earlier today in Uvalde?” Confused, shook her head no. I pulled her into the bedroom and directed her attention to the horror unfolding in real… Continue reading ‘Greatest Country’ WHERE?
Our Baby Girl, Our Future: Looking Forward, Lurching Back
This Saturday, Calvin and I will officially become the parents of two teenagers, as our youngest daughter Layla, will be turning 13. As many parents do, we appreciate her progress so far and fondly remember the months and moments that shaped her entering our lives. When I was still expecting Layla, it felt more like… Continue reading Our Baby Girl, Our Future: Looking Forward, Lurching Back