Surviving Toxic Families
“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” -Ancient Proverb“But…
Brown Girl, I See You
Whenever my environment had failed to support or nourish me, I had clutched at…
To Black Women Who Just Want to Heal
To the women who came forward and engaged the public about their experiences…
More than a Cog in the Machine
This is the 3rd Interview for A Series of Stories Exploring Black and Brown…
To Be Young, Gifted, & Black: A Letter to a Young Black Leader — Part 2
To Be GiftedBack in my college football days, I would often share my feelings…
To Be Young, Gifted, & Black: A Letter to a Young Black Leader — Part 1
There was once a story told of a little boy who loved to stop and watch an…
Toni Morrison: Black Without Apology
Eleven novels. Nine works of nonfiction. Over twenty awards. 88 years.We are…
When the Fatherless Become Fathers
The first time I remember my father told me he loved me was just shy of my…
Outlasting Cardi B & Offset: Encouragement for Young Couples With Struggling Marriages
“I know I’m not having a baby with a sh###y-a## man,” rapper Cardi B explained…
I Thought My Wife Wasn’t “Woke”
I cued the video then handed my phone to my wife with a grin. She stared at the…
Birthing While Black: When Giving Life Causes Death
The standard length of stay after having a cesarean section is three days. But…
Brothers, We Are Not Doormats Nor Are We Repellents
For the purpose of this post, here are some disclaimers for those who don’t…
Birthing While Black: Introduction
Do I Need Fiber or an Obstetrician?“I think they forgot about you,” my husband…
On Portraits, Blackness, and Art
An artist is a precarious thing to be.I'm thinking of Kehinde Wiley and Amy…
What Stranger Things Teaches Us About Parenthood
Amidst all the 80's nostalgia and sci-fi action, there are some valuable things…
Mercy and Justice: Jesus Our Perfect Advocate
My entire professional career has been in the movement to end domestic and…
Stranger Things and The Sinclairs
After finishing season 2 of Stranger Things (in 2 days), I was impressed.…
In the Middle: A View of African and Caribbean American Life
I feel as though I’ve been living in the middle for my entire life: the…