"Dearly beloved, We have gathered here today to get through this thing called life." – Prince
It’s been a while.... Just been trying to stay safe and healthy. Wearing my mask. Washing my hands. Drinking my water and minding my business. Learning and growing in every area of my life daily. Reflecting on who I am, what I want to do, how I’m going to do it, and why.So here I... Continue Reading →
Originally Published by the National Urban League Young Professionals for the Mental Health Month 2020 Blog Series: I define self-love as a conscious decision to commit to personal worth, awareness, and happiness, without compromising ones’ well-being to take care of others. Essentially, M.O.E. (Me Over Everything). I know that may sound a little selfish,... Continue Reading →
"Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe."-Frederick DouglassWe're crying, do you see our tears? We're screaming, do you hear our voices?We're angry, do... Continue Reading →
**Insert relevant quote***-Sherrell Y'all, I lost count for what day or week or month of quarantine we're in. I don't even have enough energy to find a quote for this blog post. I'm just.....tired...and I realized, on quarantine day fifty ‘leven, that because I'm so tired I have to put extra effort in getting myself going.... Continue Reading →
#irunwithahmaud
Breathe deeply, until sweet air extinguishes the burn of fear in your lungs and every breath is a beautiful refusal to become anything less than infinite. – D. Antoinette Foy With all thats going on in the world, its understandable to find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed. Just take a minute. Literally 1 minute... Continue Reading →
I think the world should unite and focus on strong health systems to prepare the whole world to prevent epidemics [and social chaos] - or if there is an outbreak, to manage it quickly - because viruses don't respect borders, and they don't need visas.-Tedros Adhanom Perfect visual of how this week has been🙃. ... Continue Reading →
"It is a privilege to be able to bear witness to someone’s story when they may not have had the chance to tell it before."– Lindy Alexander Social WorkersWe are in hospitals coordinating care. We are in courthouses advocating justice for our clients. We are in the schools helping students achieve academic success. We are... Continue Reading →
“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” - Max Muller I know I'm mad late, but I'm just coming down off my Valentines Day celebration and just wanted to share with you guys. #ThrowbackThursday Some people are completely anti-valentines day because they want to go against the social normity, commercial... Continue Reading →
I am a woman of distinction. Excellence sets me apart from others. I am one who walks in: ✨Discernment- the qualtiy of being able to grasp or comphrehend what is obscure or hidden (1 Thessalonians 5:21). ✨Inspiration- a force of influence that moves someone to do or create something (Romans 12:11-12). ✨Sincerity- truthful, honesty, genuine... Continue Reading →
