Dear girls, I struggle with TV – especially reality TV. These shows cast Black women and girls in the most negative light. Always know the difference between real life and reality TV and never allow anyone to stereotype you based on what they … [Read more]
If You Want To Be Liked, Get a Dog
Dear girls, Wanting to be liked or popular is overrated and should not be a professional or personal goal for you. I can usually tell when people do not care for me. If they are in my personal lives, I will not deal with them. If I happen to … [Read more]
What Freedom Feels Like
Sugar pies, I cannot tell you how FREEING it is to be comfortable in your own skin, to know your worth, to focus on those that matter and to “put up the deuces” to those who do not. I have a wonderful and blessed life – better than I could have … [Read more]
The Beauty of Sisterhood
Sweet, sweet girls, When you encounter fabulous women, embrace them – literally and figuratively. The best part about sisterhood is meeting strangers, breaking bread with them and laughing until you cry. You will feel like you have known … [Read more]
A Favorite Memory
Dear Auntie's Baby: I love that you KNOW you are capable of anything, and I will fight until I take my last breath to ensure you always know this. As you are sipping your milk shake and watching American Ninja Warrior, you (then 6 years … [Read more]
Honoring Dr. King, Others and Yourselves
Dear girls, As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights activists, let’s all strive to be more courageous. He was assassinated fighting for US. If you are afraid to speak out about police brutality against unarmed Black … [Read more]