Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
Recently, there was a search for Kada Scott, a young Black woman who went missing in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead as her body was discovered this past weekend. Recently, there was another young Black woman, Dacara Thompson who went missing in Maryland. She too was found deceased. Hearing stories like these is…
This week is National Banned Book Week as labeled by the American Library Association. This event was established in 1982 but has become more relevant today than in its founding year. In the last few years there has been a greater uptick in political challenges to books being in libraries, schools, and bookstores. …
Yesterday was the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attack. I remember that day very well. I even saw the Twin Towers on fire from my school building on that day. Many lives were lost on this day. But today I want to talk about the day after this tragic event. I can remember…
I can remember when I turned 14 and the summer fun, I had like it was yesterday. I was getting ready for High School, so I felt older even though I was still a little underdeveloped toothpick. There were a lot of hanging on the stoops of New York City this summer. I even…
On August 26th, 1920, a proclamation was signed by the U.S. Secretary of State, giving women the right to vote. This became the 19th Amendment. This day became known as Women’s Equality Day. As we all know this did not include women of color. But it was a start in women having more rights…
August is National Black Business Month. A month to support and to be an ally for equity in funding. For this month, I would like to highlight small businesses. These are businesses I have met along my journey of learning and trying to grow my own small business. Being supportive of others is something that…
Recently, a 17-year- old male with developmental/behavioral disabilities was arrested at his school in Texas. He is being charged as a adult for assault. He may have assaulted a teacher or school staff. According to his parents, his intellectual skills are that of a 12 year old and he is treated in inpatient mental…
Here we are in another year of Black Maternal Health Week. It’s sad that this is still a topic of conversation in 2025. But we must continue to bring awareness to the issue. Earlier this year another young mother lost her life and left behind twins. In my home of New York City (NYC)…
March is here. It’s a month representing Women’s Empowerment and one that represents knowledge through books. This month is National Reading Month. As someone who enjoys reading, this is a great time to celebrate. Being able to read whether for leisure or for education is a beautiful thing. The stories that form on these…
February is the month of American Heart Health. Each day our heart beats about 100,000 times. This can all change in a blink of an eye as a result of heart disease. Heart disease is a big issue for many, and this month is meant to bring awareness. Often symptoms go unnoticed by those…