Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
Describe something you learned in high school. It was in High School where I experienced a great deal of diversity. As a Black woman, I grew up in an area with mostly Black and Hispanic people. The schools I attended prior was the same, until I entered high school. On my first day, going…
Spring is now in full swing and with it comes a variety of fashion choices. Gone is the heavy clothing of the winter season that weighs you down. Out comes the light and bright colors letting air onto your skin. As individuals we all have colors that we prefer to wear. They represent how…
On Friday, April 5th, an Earthquake centered in New Jersey was felt in New York City (NYC). For most of us, this was our first time experiencing this type of event. At the time, while at work, my thoughts ran in different directions. It was to the point of thinking it was just the…
Recently, it was reported that a formula used to assess kidney failure for Black people caused many to be placed on the transplant list later than they should. For one 29-year-old woman, she waited four years for a kidney. It was later determined, she should have been on the list four years earlier than…
Technology has advanced so much over the years. The problem with this is that we have lost some skills needed for our continuous development. One example is the ability to remember phone numbers. I can still remember a number from 1995 but can’t remember one from 2010. As adults over the age of 25…
On Friday, Beyonce released her county album “Cowboy Carter.” It is part of her Renaissance album series. I listened to the album; there are some hits and some misses for me. But, in the end there is a musical album from a woman whose career is untouchable. This attention to her crossing over into…
On this last post of Women’s History Month, I want every woman to know how great they are. And for every man who supports women of different shapes and colors, I see you too. You are great. Each day in this world so much happens around us that can take a toll on our…
The educational system here in America is still one plagued by division. Schools in lower economic areas don’t always have the support compared to schools in wealthier neighborhoods. But can you imagine less than 70 years ago, schools were divided by the color of one’s skin. There was a law of being separate but…
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. This is a condition where there is very little research and ways to diagnose. With 11% of women said to have it, a more accurate diagnosis only happens with surgery. Endometriosis is defined as tissue that typically lines the uterus growing in places outside of this area. When the…
In the past year, I heard many stories of people suddenly diagnosed with various medical conditions. When this happens, it can be difficult to work or to engage in the work that requires more energy. They are then labeled as having a working disability. As an Occupational Therapist, if I even injury my…