My Attempt At Adulting

Tag: justice

  • A Consequential Decision

    A Consequential Decision

    Hello everyone! For a couple of years now, I have wanted to write an op-ed but was afraid it wouldn’t be good enough. There’s something about articulating your thoughts in writing for all to read, that intrigues me. I guess that’s why I started a blog lol But this very expression leaves the writer vulnerable…

  • A Reflection on Dr. MLK’S Dream

    Hello everyone! I pray that you all are having a great day so far! As many of you know, today is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in America. I wanted to share a reflection on his dream, and what his dream can look like in our present and future. The other day I…

  • Faith in frustration

    Faith in frustration

    Hello everyone! Earlier this week, I wrote a post about my experience as a Black woman in America; which actually stemmed from a conversation I had with a church friend. In the past week, I have had so many friends reach out to me who: were curious about my experience, wanted to educate themselves about…

  • This is America

    Hello everyone! I contemplated sharing this in its entirety, but as the days passed, I knew I had to share with with others. What’s going on in America seems like a nightmare, I can hardly believe this is my reality. However, when we learn about each other’s stories, we can debunk stereotypes and assumptions, and…

  • Wakanda Forever

    Hey everyone! Sorry to keep you waiting for a new post, but I have been engrossed in The Black Panther movie. I’m no Marvel fan, but last year when I saw who was cast in the movie (i.e. bae Michael B. Jordan), I knew I could not miss watching it. Fast forward to its opening week, I…

  • My Friend Martin

    Hey everyone! In honor of MLK Day, here are 5 Things I Admire about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His resistance to retaliation in the face of adversity. I believe it is incredible — that he and many others during the Civil Rights era — did not fight back while being sprayed with hoses…

  • The Way that I See It

    A woman from my book club recommended that I should read “Between the World and Me,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This has been the best book that I have read this year. The descriptive language painted a vivid picture, while also appealing to my pathos. Click the link to read what else I had to say…