Girl, they can not deny you your greatness because it’s already in you. Dear Sha’Carri: I have been a fan of track and field since I was a little girl watching Carl Lewis and FloJo beat the world at their respective Olympic Games. Those two were at the top of…

A little shower calms the soul — It’s been raining for almost three days. My region of the country, the North East, just went through a blistering heatwave. I don’t mind the heat so much. It’s the humidity that’s a killer. My entire house becomes a sauna. I sweat everywhere and my deodorant loses its power. Once…

Begin with an idea and let the words flow like a river. — Full disclaimer — I haven’t written a thousand words since working on my memoir for my MFA program. That was seven years ago. Since that time, I’ve been beset by medical issues, crazy bosses, and the loss of my mother. …

A word that means so much to many. Freedom means to be yourself. You are your only you. Even if you’re a twin, you’re not exactly like your sibling. You have your own likes and dislikes. You have your own dreams and hopes. You know what you want for your…

An Epic Story Retold Well SPOILER ALERT*** On a warm Sunday afternoon, I spent two hours in a trance. On the large screen before me, I watched a mermaid sing, dance, and play into history. …

When something inside of you says, “enough!” I’ve reached my breaking point. I’m standing on the edge of “fuck this shit!” For twenty years, I’ve devoted myself to the art and craft of teaching. I entered education because I had reached my breaking point with the priivate section. I wasn’t…

Career Changers this one is for you I’ve read that a person changes careers at least five times during their adult life. In my case, I’ve changed careers at least five times just in my 20s. When I became a teacher, I was also a new homeowner and within a…

Classism in Black Society About a week or so ago, Eboni Williams, on-air personality of The Grio, was in a discussion with famed therapist, Iyana Vanzant. During their discussion, Vanzant posed a question to Williams, “Would she date a bus driver?” You can hear her response in the video below:

A jury found him guilty of sexual assault Donald Trump’s past has come back to haunt him. He has to pay his accuser $5 million for defamation and sexual assault. The jury ruled in the plaintiff’s favor, opening the door for more Trump accusers to go after the philanderer-in-chief. Of…