Family, faith, working hard and giving back: on one hand, she’s a woman navigating through life just like the rest of us, balancing her hustle and humanitarian endeavors while sharing personal ups and downs with the world at large. On … Read the rest
“Can’t I criticize what I love?” Toni Morrison, Song of Solomon
It’s as close as your Facebook feed, your teenager’s tweets, your girlfriend’s Instagram or Uncle’s Pinterest boards: all of us are witnessing—and to a degree, participating in—-a social-media-driven celebration … Read the rest
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”― Audre Lorde
A few years ago, I went to a concert featuring former American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino. Just as she had been … Read the rest
Sampling buffets, twirling on the dance floor with some bubbly in hand as you mingle with family and friends— for many people, few things lift the spirit and soothe the soul better than being a guest at a well-executed celebration. … Read the rest
In this day and age, it’s a pretty plausible scenario: Your African-American son recites lyrics during a school talent show that include ‘the n-word’ and is subsequently expelled. As their parent, how do you feel you should respond?
If your … Read the rest