Yesterday I went to an early screening of Black Panther. I’ve never walked out of a movie theater feeling so empowered. I walked out with a confidence I haven’t experienced in a while. After the movie ended, I went on…
Give Yourself the Space to Grow
During the first few months of the year, we are bombarded with messages about self improvement. I have no problem admitting that this time of year inspires me but I know it can be overwhelming for many people. This is…
It’s Time To Retire The Pink Pussyhat
Every direction I looked in, I saw a sea of people. At 5’4, I couldn’t see far enough out into the crowd to know what was going on beyond a few feet ahead of me. If I was anywhere else…
Navigating Black Womanhood in 2018
It may be a new year but many of us are dealing with the same things we’ve always dealt with. If you are a black woman, you especially know this to be true. The anniversary of The Women’s March may…
Goal Setting for the New Year
Perfectionism no longer has a seat at my table. I’m over the idea of trying to be perfect at anything because I realize it’s not at all attainable. Instead, I want to constantly be improving myself. There should never be…
2018 Word Of The Year
The last few years I have chosen a word of the year over a list of resolutions because I felt it would be easier to focus on one word instead of an entire list of goals. This year I am feeling…