Tag Archives: realationship
Black Women
Being a black woman in a male dominated industry, I’ve had to kick down doors and works twice as hard. Also being a Black woman entertainer, I’ve come to discover the perceived disparity between skin colors. I never let negativity … Continue reading
Diversity: Embrace Joy
On a recent evening, my wife and I heard what sounded like live mariachi music a few houses away. We were drawn to the uplifting Latin beat, so we followed the sound to a family gathering down the block in … Continue reading
Breaking a Script
When a shop clerk asks, “Can I help you?” you can reply, “Can I help you?” Or instead of asking people at a party what they do, ask them what they’d like to do more of, or what they don’t do. Or instead … Continue reading
Best Dating Advice
How someone treats you when you’re in need — whether dealing with death, loss of a job, after running a marathon, or if you’re just hangry — can say a lot about a person and how they will treat you … Continue reading
He Kept Falling for Me
For seven years I tried to make it work, but his height came between us. Joe Pye Weed was so tall that he would routinely fall over, relying on me for support. We both looked silly. He was gorgeous when … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 