No Gratitude, No Quilt: A Lesson from My Mama (and a Little Fried Chicken)
*Updated for 2025 Several months ago, my mom asked me to pick up some hair accessories like the ones she saw me wearing. Naturally, I did. But when I got…
*Updated for 2025 Several months ago, my mom asked me to pick up some hair accessories like the ones she saw me wearing. Naturally, I did. But when I got…
Seems like all you have to do is make one simple statement: The problem of black men who prey upon black girls/boys must be discussed and addressed. Just that statement…
Let Me Tell It I once worked as the sexual assault Outreach Advocate for the state of Virginia. Here is what I learned. What one thing that I learned is that…
Updated for 2025 Silence “You have the right to remain silent.” I first heard that phrase in my 8th grade Civics class during the lesson on Miranda rights.A great lesson.…
For too long, Survivors have been told to suppress their anger. “Be the bigger person.” “Let it go.” “Forgive and move on.” Society is comfortable with Survivors who are silent,…
Survivors are my favorite people. Hands down, no contest. I love their war stories, their wisdom, their testimony. They inspire me. I weep with them. I serve them. I fight…
Did I tell y’all about that time that they printed a speech I delivered in public in the paper? Well, that isn’t even the most interesting part. The most interesting…
I watched “Cosby: The Women Speak.“ Actually, I recorded it. This way, if I was triggered, I could watch it another time. But I was amid…
People who have been abused often struggle with self-doubt. Yeah. You can put up a tough exterior for everyone else. Some days you can even fool yourself. The truth is.…
It is my honor to highlight the words of author Tremayne Moore as he courageously shares his story and offers advice for healing: Hi. My name is Tremayne Moore and…