I was fully prepared to wear black and sizzle in my own despair today. The barrage of damage from the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court has left me reeling in fits of rage and sadness. It has admittedly been difficult to be productive at work. It’s been hard to even … [Read more...] about Fired Up on July 4th
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Independence for Whom?
Are we the land of the free? Think about who actually enjoys freedom in our American systems. We are the home of the brave, the brave resistors, rabble-rousers, protestors, activists, advocates. Independence Day has long been my favorite holiday. I always said my family should … [Read more...] about Independence for Whom?
In Representation We Trust
One brown face is not enough. One brown face is just the beginning. I’ve had a hard time articulating what this Biden-Harris administration means, the obvious reasons aside, of course. I’ve been the only woman of color in the room, at the table, with the microphone, for most … [Read more...] about In Representation We Trust
My Friends are My Heroes
I don't want to wax about the state of the patriarchy. We're smashing it slowly, and I swear, if I listen rrrreeeeeeaaaalllllyyyy closely, I can hear the creak of glass ceilings cracking bit by bit. For now, I want to celebrate the women who are making a difference, fighting the … [Read more...] about My Friends are My Heroes
Resist Tokenism.
If you are a leader of any sort and lift up people of color, minorities, and underrepresented people to make yourself look better, you are doing it wrong. We are not here to be your tokens. Underrepresented populations need to have a seat at the proverbial decision-making … [Read more...] about Resist Tokenism.