Let’s be honest for a second. Valentine’s Day is weird. One minute it’s cute: chocolate, flowers, heart decorations everywhere. The next minute it feels like a pressure cooker of expectations. Be happy. Be in love. Be celebrating. Be posting. Be… something. And if you’re not? It can feel ... READ the POST
Black History Month Isn’t Just a Celebration
February arrives every year with the same familiar energy: tributes, quotes, school projects, social media posts. Black History Month often feels like a highlight reel with the best speeches, the bravest marches, the most inspiring quotes. But Black history is not just the polished moments we ... READ the POST
Happy Birthday Dr. King
Every year when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday comes around, I pause, not out of obligation, but out of respect. This day feels personal. As a Black woman in America, Dr. King’s legacy isn’t something I visit once a year. It lives with me. It shows up in how I move through the world, how I ... READ the POST
What’s Up with All the Hatred?
At 45 years old, I’ve lived long enough to recognize a pattern. Hate isn’t new. What is new is how bold it has become (again), and how tired it makes your soul. Hatred is EXHAUSTING! I don't see how people do it... choose to carry hate or anger in their hearts. Choose to be divisive. ... READ the POST
What Christians Can Do on Halloween
Every year when Halloween comes around, I find myself asking the same question: What should I do with this day? Some Christians celebrate it, some don’t, and others fall somewhere in between. I’ll be honest, I was raised celebrating Halloween. I loved to dress in costumes and then when I had my ... READ the POST
A Battle of the Anthems: Whitney Houston vs. Marvin Gaye
When it comes to singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” there are two performances that stand tall above the rest: Whitney Houston’s electrifying rendition at Super Bowl XXV in 1991 and Marvin Gaye’s smooth, sultry version at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. Both performances are iconic in their own right, ... READ the POST
