Photo by Any Lane from Pexels The time to start Christmas shopping is here! The craziness of 2020 had me beyond excited to begin shopping for gifts to bring joy to a few people in my life! As I searched through different websites for gifts, I saw a post stating how some businesses were struggling due to COVID-19 … Continue reading Black-Owned Businesses To Support This Christmas
When To Not Talk About Your Racist Uncle
“My uncle was scared to visit my neighborhood because of the amount of black people there,” a friend shared as he set his cup of coffee down. “He believes African Americans are criminals and is scared to be around them. I’ve had conversations with him that the neighborhood is fine and that all African Americans … Continue reading When To Not Talk About Your Racist Uncle
Do Not Stop
Do not stop, those protesting and risking your lives for others. Keep showing up. Keep using your voice and your feet to pursue justice. (Proverbs 31:8-9, Gal 6:9) Do not stop, those calling their lawmakers and legislative offices to demand justice for the black people killed unjustly. Those calls are important and your voice matters. … Continue reading Do Not Stop
Black And Tired
My thumb glides against the screen of my phone, sometimes irritated by the cracks it hits. As it drags the posts and headings past my glossy eyes, I see a name repeatedly; Ahmaud Arbery. My thumb scrolls a little faster as guilt rises within me. Then, my eyes met his. I see him donning a … Continue reading Black And Tired
Is Presence Enough?
I never understood why someone's presence mattered in times of trouble. In difficult seasons of my life, friends would tell me, “God is with you in this time” or, “God is the God of all comfort.” These words were broken records I hated hearing, but people continued to play them. My ears were shut as … Continue reading Is Presence Enough?
Will I Be The Next Hashtag?
Just a few days from now, I will head to Texas to visit my brothers and their families. My feelings when I planned this trip were ones of excitement! It is not often I see them because they are several hours away from me. I was looking forward to catching up with my brothers and … Continue reading Will I Be The Next Hashtag?
Grief Everlasting (For Grandpa Brown)
My relationship with grieving the death of a loved one is new. About a month ago, my dad sat me and my brother down to tell us that my grandfather passed away. My heart shattered. Tears automatically filled my eyes: my relationship with my grandpa was suddenly ripped away from me and replaced with one … Continue reading Grief Everlasting (For Grandpa Brown)
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