Tag Archives: compassion
Connecting
I was sitting with a group of passengers on an airport shuttle heading to our connecting flight when the bus driver was told to “hold in place.” It looked like we would miss our flight, and this was more than … Continue reading
Black Women
As Black women, we feel like we always have to be strong and independent, which is tough and wears on us a lot,” she says. “I’m trying to be more vulnerable for the next generation of Black girls who see … Continue reading
RAVE -Little Acts of Thoughtfulness
RAVE to the lady from Redmond who gave me the extra money to buy two prints at a garage sale! She hugged me and said, “Don’t you think we need more people like this in the world?!” RAVE to 5-year-old Nicole at our … Continue reading
When to Clap Back
I am a staff member at a predominantly white institution. The other week my colleague asked me to welcome a new employee to our university even though we’re working remotely, and I do not work with this new person’s team. … Continue reading
Style & Grace
It really doesn’t matter what our bank accounts is – Black women always figure out how to be fly and dope. We have something quiet specials, you know? The way we dress and do our hair, and our style – … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 