Public Speaking

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. …

In early 2002 or so a group of us Women of Color working in sexual and domestic drove down from Virginia to North Carolina to a two-day conference.  It was …

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 …

7/7/2015 Tonight I am angry.    That isn’t my default setting though.  Usually, I smile so much that I have to consciously tell myself not to do it.  That ain’t …