We continue to drive a machine that promises us nothing. When is enough, enough? — I used to declare with pride that I’ve worked since I was fifteen years old. I dabbled in babysitting before then, but my first real checks came from a receptionist job at the nursing home where my mom worked. As soon as my fifteenth birthday rolled around, I applied for…

A new publication for Black people dedicated to healing from anti-Blackness and internalized oppression. — All of 2020 was especially hard to sleep, but the month of November took the cake. Six am bedtimes from relentless insomnia made my mind wander over the possibilities for my work. After a Reiki session weeks prior, I realized I could no longer (and had no desire to) use…

With the rise of Black youth dying by suicide, we need well-funded research that will tell us why and how to stop them. — The suicide rate in America amongst Black youth is increasing rapidly, and we have to ask ourselves why we are not collectively outraged by the preventable deaths of Black children. In November 2019, a frightening study was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which concluded that suicide attempts…

And some quick tips to keep us safe on the road — The fears that some Black women may have to travel are valid. The concern our families and friends express is valid. In spite of these fears and dangers, Black women will (and should) continue to show up and seek the world we are worthy of exploring, but not without eyes…

In silence, we can’t share the magic of our unique adventures — Traveling while Black has been the greatest experience of my life. I’ve seen and done things I could never imagine would be part of my reality. Some highlights thus far: Scuba diving for the first time in the Similan Islands of Thailand, spending four days and three nights in the…

Not only is it rude, but it can make Black women feel unsafe and unwelcome — When I first embarked on a two-and-a-half month adventure across Southeast Asia, I expected the stares. I expected looks of bewilderment and amazement because, well, I don’t exactly blend in. I’m a young Black woman standing at 5’10” with curves that may not be the norm in the four countries…