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As I woke up Sunday morning, a message flashed across my phone: Joe Biden had decided not to pursue re-election. A plethora of emotions came over me, from great sadness to anger. My heart hurt, and tears filled my eyes. Though I admire and respect President Biden, my heart sank for my nation. For days, […]
She ain’t black. That was a message I received on TikTok this week with a photo of Kamala Harris and her Southeast Asian family. Kamala’s mother is from India, and her father is from Jamaica. She and her sister proudly embrace their roots. This sparked a question in me: Am I black enough? My cocoa-brown […]
Hello, Queen, What a week it has been. No matter where you stand politically, the world has shifted, and we could be on the brink of the United States’ first woman president. Emotionally, I am elated by how communities are rallying to support this seismic shift. A new era feels possible, and I am ready […]
What a week this has been. Regardless of where you stand politically, the world has shifted, and we find ourselves on the brink of potentially witnessing the United States’ first woman president. Emotionally, I am elated to see communities galvanizing to support this seismic shift. A new era feels possible, and I am ready for […]
She ain’t black. I received on TikTok this week with a photo of Kamala Harris and her Southeast Asian family. Kamala’s mother is from India, and her father is from Jamaica, but she was born and raised in Oakland, California. She and her sister proudly embrace their roots. This sparked a question in me: Am […]
Hello Family, As I woke up Sunday morning, a message flashed across my phone: Joe Biden had decided not to pursue re-election. A plethora of emotions came over me, from great sadness to anger. My heart hurt, and tears filled my eyes. Though I admire and respect President Biden, my heart sank for my nation. […]
Hey Family, I’ve been tuning into so many voices lately, and it’s clear we need some fresh ones in the mix. Starting my podcast was all about sharing my stories and establishing my perspective. This journey has been both tough and rewarding, and it’s made me realize just how important it is to bring new […]
We often speak of independence as if it is a singular concept, but true freedom is an actuality that comes to us as a nation through a series of laws, amendments, bills, policies, and so forth. However, personal freedoms, as we are learning, are fragile. We tout our individualism, but the truth is we are […]
Hello Family, I was recently asked if I was happy with my decision to leave my career. For 35 years, I dedicated my life, time, and money to an industry I loved. It was all about pure creativity, expression, and the joy of helping people see themselves in a new, beautiful way. From working with […]