"Dearly beloved, We have gathered here today to get through this thing called life." – Prince
"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 →
#irunwithahmaud
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 →
"I think the importance of doing activist work is precisely because it allows you to give back and to consider yourself not as a single individual who may have achieved whatever but to be a part of an ongoing historical movement."- Angela DavisThis year, for Black History Month, I had the honor of hearing Angela... Continue Reading →
"I'm rooting for everybody black" - Issa Rae So I watched the Oscars, probably for the first time ever, and got to see history being made this year. I won't dive in to the fact that the Academy Awards have been going on for over eight decades and African Americans are STILL first time nominee... Continue Reading →
My hands have been still. My mouth has been closed. But my eyes and ears have been wide open. Soaking in knowledge. Basking in new perspectives. And reveling in Black culture all month.
Do you realize the psychological effects of getting what you want based on your skin color vs. not getting special treatment based on your skin color?...
Can you imagine having to hear that your 14 year son, nephew, brother, cousin, or friend was brutally killed basically because of the color of their skin?.....
“...seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."
-President Gerald R. Ford
Dear Future, 