Hello Cousins, I’ve decided that our crew’s affectionate name will be “cousins.” It feels right because, somewhere along the DNA trail, we must all be related. Recently, there’s been so much discussion about who is Black and what Blackness means, especially since Vice President Harris announced her candidacy for President. Rather than let anger take […]
Good Day, I hope you’re doing well and have some delightful snacks to brighten your day. I wanted to share some fantastic news with you. As you know, I have a podcast called Black Women Amplified. I just wrapped up season 3, and it was nothing short of amazing. This season focused on self-care, featuring […]
The world needs new voices. Voices that have intelligence, experience, practical knowledge, and integrity. With everything being so loud, it is hard to decipher what is real and what is not. Now, with AI, it is easier than ever for people to just make everything up for clicks and views, making money with nonsense that […]
As I woke up Sunday morning, half-awake, 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 […]
As a little girl, my daddy would take me on a 30-minute drive to his pharmacy on the north side of St. Louis. My father, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and community leader, ran his business in the heart of a thriving business district. Surrounded by a vibrant community of businesses—from the TV repair shop to the […]
Like you, I’ve spent countless hours trying to figure out what comes next. Taking classes, hiring coaches, and following paths laid out by others. But a few years ago, during a trip to Tampa and New Orleans, I realized my pursuit was making me sick. Instead of enjoying my first time in New Orleans, I […]
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 […]