Oyinkan Braithwaite tells the tale of two sisters. The crazy beautiful one, Ayoola, and the sensible (not as beautiful) one, Korede. Guess which one is the serial killer? This story puts a spotlight on sibling rivalry, from the point of view of the not so beautiful sister. I love it. The love-hate relationship Korede has …
Not taking some time out to focus on just being a Mom. I’ve been working since the day my little one was born. I’ve never taken a break to just enjoy being around her. Get into a rhythm of being a Mom. I’m more scatterbrained than ever. And a schedule for us, It doesn’t exist. …
Eight mistakes I made balancing my role as a mom and an author Read More »
Surround yourself with images of beautiful Black people. A long time ago, I read somewhere that your outlook on life is determined by the first seven years of your life. Surrounded by positive white images, and negative images of Black people during the first seven years of your life, you have likely internalized a negative …
Listening to an audiobook is a different experience than turning pages. I started listening to audiobooks on long commutes back in 2015 and I never looked back. While it isn’t the same as moving at your own pace, mentally drowning out the world around you with a paper book, it’s immersive in its own way, …
Book Review: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo Read More »
You are a victim of white supremacy. I saw Candice Owens’s video. I didn’t know who this woman was and had to look her up. Apparently people care what she says, and she’s well-known enough to have a blue check mark next to her name. She is, and you too if you agree with her, …
To the Black People Who Agree with Candice Owens Read More »
