A Tragic Loss that Shattered a Myth Last summer, my family suffered the tragic loss of one of its youngest members. My niece died by
The Western world historically has viewed intense emotional expressions as “lunacy”, where moon energy and emotions were portrayed as dangerously irrational, being out of touch
Living within a society that denies their beauty, power, and existence, Black women can find that recognizing their own joy is an act of resistance.
For nearly two decades, I approached my federal career through the lens of a survivor. I was a dedicated employee who was very skilled at
Being Spirit is the requisite alchemizing essence for the restoration of African ascendant people. In the modern world, the word spirit has multiple connotations. In
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of laughter, love, and togetherness. Yet, for many African Americans, it can also be a season
Introduction This article will share some of the lessons learned from those who surf and teach surfing from a Black perspective and also identify
December is a season rich with reflection across the African diaspora. It is a time when memory feels closer, when ancestors feel present, and when
As I sit here at the close of 2025, wrapped in the energy of the winter solstice—that sacred moment when darkness yields to returning light—I
For many Black communities, the holiday season carries layered meanings. While often framed as a time of joy and togetherness, it can also heighten grief,