Be Humble

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At any given moment, anything and everything can be taken away. I feel my kids acknowledge this and even though they can get carried away with asking for more than they need, they know that there is someone out there who needs more than they do. In a country of such abundance, the most powerful influence ...

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I Wouldn’t Say Proud.

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I wouldn't say proud. I'd say grateful. I am grateful to be an American. With all that is being said by the the current administration and people with fascist ideals, I am grateful for laws, so that I am still able to live my life. I don't think I can say that I am proud of ...

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Capable of All Things

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Personal experience with white-washing stands out. During an exchange with a high school cheerleading squad mate. My friend expressed that she had made a statement during another conversation, explaining, I don't even think of her as black. That was an insult to me and pivotal first lesson of how to socially assert myself. I am proud to ...

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