For Black History Month, I wanted to highlight a few Black female characters that stood out for their nuanced portrayals, memorable scenes, and ability to still enjoy girlhood despite adversities they faced.
Read MoreAnother oldie but goodie! I originally wrote this essay in 2018, when I was deep into my obsession with the drama filled show Greenleaf. If you haven’t seen it, but like scandal-filled church dramas, Greenleaf is the show for you :). Enjoy!
Read MoreHere’s a short book review I wrote in 2016 after reading the amazing Homegoing: A Novel by Yaa Gyasi. Enjoy!
Read MoreAs the title of this post suggests, I originally wrote these book recommendations back in 2015, when I first read these books. I decided to post them on this new blog because, why not? Lol. I still feel the same way about these books as I did 5 years ago, and the subject matter is absolutely just as relevant now as then. I edited and updated some of my language reflect recent events, but the bulk of the recommendations is still the same. Enjoy!
Read MoreI really appreciate and admire how Walidah shows the messiness of implementing restorative and transformative justice practices, and how processes are not always perfect, but we have to keep trying and make genuine efforts improve.
Read MoreLibraries are a public good.
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