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Searching for Grace
“Hi there, I am looking for Grace, have you seen her around lately? I heard she hangs around here and offers her services to anyone who asks, but I can’t seem to find her. I have been looking for her, not only for myself but for other people I know can use her help. If…
Souls for Sale
”Hear ye, hear ye, we have souls for sale. For a small fee you too can become famous, get thousands of ‘likes and shares’. All you have to do is forgo morality, values and common decency.” On paper this seems utterly ridiculous. Who would ever willingly sell their soul for social media followers, more cars…
Where Do I Put It All?
The seems to be a misnomer that human beings have an endless capacity to take in and absorb an infinite amount of information and experiences. As a student of science that has completed several anatomy courses in my educational journey, I can unequivocally tell you that there is not such anatomic structure that is a…
Culture or Unhealed Trauma
Culture is defined as the customs, arts, social institutions and achievements of a particular nation, people or other social group. Culture is dynamic and morphs over time based upon the shared experiences of a collective of people. If culture can change or develop based upon the passage of time and experiences of a people, is…
No More Chasing Fool’s Gold
Yesterday I experienced yet another “ah-ha” moment. My decision to pursue a career in corporate America has been a road paved with trials, tribulations and tears. Despite the difficulties, I was bound and determined to prove to those in my industry and more importantly to myself, that I was competent, worthy and deserving of the…
Anti-Racism and Corporate America: Through the Lens of a Black Woman
Twenty-twenty sent the world into a tailspin. Natural disasters, global pandemic and social unrest made us feel as if the bottom had dropped from under us. The uncertainty, chaos and revelations of the dark side of America caused corporations to brace themselves for impact. Physical safety of employees and financial stability of the business became…
The Strong Black Woman: The Legend, The Myth and The Curse
In recent days, there has been a spotlight shined upon the importance of the participation of black women during this election season. The Black female demographic was instrumental in shifting the outcome of the Presidential election. The heroic efforts of women leaders such as Stacey Abrams and Kecia Lance Bottoms helped assure that more Black…
I Met Someone
Twenty-twenty was many things, crazy, scary and unbelievable to name of few, but one thing 2020 was not was ‘normal’. Pandemics, politics, social discord and environmental disasters this year were anything but ‘normal’. Often in life we are forced to adapt and adjust to things beyond our control. This year tested those limits almost to…
The Power of Three
The number three is a divine number in the Bible. Three represents the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We also know that it was on the third day that Jesus rose from the grave for the salvation of us all. In the secular world, the number three also has significance. We often say…
Metaphorically Speaking
There is an old adage that resonates with my spirit this morning, “Never bring a knife to a gun fight.” We have probably heard this saying on at least several occasions in our adult life. We know that the intention of this saying is for us to figuratively assess that we are prepared for difficult…
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M.O.B.B (Mothers of Black Boys) Talk 