My Kids Were Called The N-Word for the First Time
My kids were called the N-word (a racial slur) for the first time, and this is what happened after. I’ve volunteered with the Los Angeles/Southern California Chapter of Black Girls CODE for seven years. At the end of our first
Read MoreThe Power Rangers are STILL Going Strong Almost 30 YEARS Later
Sponsored by Power Rangers because we are real ones… One of my fondest childhood playground memories is role-playing Power Rangers. Picking our favorite Ranger and acting out an epic battle during recess. And decades (how?!) later, my kids are the
Read MoreRaisingSelf is a Reminder that Motherhood is not the end of self.
I am @RaisingSelf on most platforms. This alias is a nod to the reality that I'm not just raising children; I'm also raising myself up as well.
Read MoreWhat is the Prevailing Spirit in Your Household?
What will your children remember as the atmosphere of their home when they look back on their childhood? What's the dominant feeling or mood in your family?
Read MoreAfroTech 2019, Black Girls CODE Alumnae Summit and Fall in Oakland
The Black Girls CODE alumnae summit brought together an intimate group of young women who are just starting their professional journey to equip and empower.
Read MoreI was Terrified of Becoming a Mother
I was terrified of becoming a mother. I ran from it. I did so much to prevent it. I was sure I would hate it. I was sure I would not live up to the expectation of it. But you
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