Father’s day 2020 is unlike any other. The pandemic may keep you from seeing your dad. Racial discussions have reached a level we’ve never seen before after the police shootings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubery, Rayshard Brooks and countless other victims. What you may have heard from news coverage (especially …
Read More »[VIDEO] Talking Through Tears With My Son: Pandemic, Puberty, Policing & Protests
It took me weeks to figure out what to say about the policing crisis in our country and the public protests. While these events were evolving by the moment, especially here in Atlanta, we also had the responsibility of knowing that as African-Americans, we were at even higher risk for …
Read More »Dear Tracee Ellis Ross: I Tried to LOVE The High Note Movie
For months, I have been waiting and watching every preview clip leading up to the debut of The High Note Movie starring Black-ish lead actress, Tracee Ellis Ross. Every time she posts something new on her Instagram account I get a notification on my iPhone. I love her THAT much. …
Read More »He’s Cute at 4, But Will You Call Him a Criminal When He’s 14?
{I originally wrote this post in 2014. Then after the summer of 2016, I reshared it. Here we are in 2020 and very little has changed.} Every time A.J. and I are out shopping, playing at the park, visiting an attraction around Atlanta or even going to church – someone …
Read More »Summer Allergy Season Survival Kit
Most summers I seem to get through May & June just fine. Until last week when my eyes were red (or as A.J. described them – pink) and itchy for three days. I skipped the mascara and eye makeup to limit my discomfort. There’s nothing worse than smeared eye makeup …
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