Tag Archives: ancestors
Sharing Wisdom
Your aliveness is important, no matter what. Your body holds the key to awakening; please take good care of yourself and this body, the fruit of all your ancestor’s lives. Remember and trust who you are – just as you … Continue reading
Culture Styles
Style has a profound meaning to black Americans. If we can’t drive, we will invent walks and the world will envy the dexterity of our feet. If we can’t have a ham, we will boil chitterlings; if we are given … Continue reading
Stop Waiting
We kept waiting for the right time to come, but somehow it didn’t. The day wasn’t quite special enough the occasion not quite as big as we thought it needed to be, I set the delicate cup and saucer in … Continue reading
If Not Us, Then Who?
Dear God, please don’t let fear or timidness stop me from speaking up for something I believe in. May I remember that my voice matters, and it may be needed now more than ever. Amen. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks … Continue reading
Privilege of Travel
Travel is an enormous privilege. As a writer and a professor, I get to move through the world in a way that was out of reach for my ancestors and is still out of reach for many people. I’m grateful … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 