Charleston’s Trauma is Our Trauma
I’ve avoided writing and even talking about the massacre in Charleston last week. I was on vacation when I found out and all I wanted… Read More »Charleston’s Trauma is Our Trauma
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Unsuspecting Victims of Suicide
The recent suicides of Robin Williams and Karyn Washington remind us of the darkness that some people can’t see their way out of. Whether it’s… Read More »Unsuspecting Victims of Suicide
Choosing Joy in the Midst of Despair
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” Henri Nouwen It may seem odd to consider… Read More »Choosing Joy in the Midst of Despair
Silence Prevents Us from Healing – Lessons from Maya Angelou
When I first heard Maya Angelou speak I was captivated by her strength and openness to talk about her life as a Black woman. Yet… Read More »Silence Prevents Us from Healing – Lessons from Maya Angelou
Being a Minority in a Majority World
As Black women we don’t always identify and discuss the daily stress and pressures of racism and discrimination. We know that it’s there we just… Read More »Being a Minority in a Majority World