Once upon a time there was a girl. And the girl went through life. She grew, she aged, she loved, she lost, she wandered. Yet…
What is Colorism? Colorism refers to the act of discriminating based upon skin color. In the United States, colorism has typically disadvantaged those with dark…
What Is Love? How many times have you found yourself feeling upset but not know why, or feeling sad but unable to describe why, or…
The phrase “be yourself” is a motto that is often imprinted on us when we’re young, so we grow up thinking that acceptance will fall…
I was recently asked to contemplate a question about racism: “In light of recent hate crimes and violent events in our country targeting Asian American communities,…
So much is said about great leaders. They command respect. They make the wise, grand decisions. They proceed boldly without fear. These traits may be…
There’s never been a better time to stop and think about how we can do better and be better as a people, as a society,…
How to elevate above the precept of society to honor the equal value of every life When we think about the world we live in…
At times when the world needs healing, compassion can lead the way. Theologian and Nobel Laureate Albert Schweitzer wrote, “The purpose of human life is to serve,…
Dear Michelle, I decided to take a bit of a media sabbatical this year. I felt like my mental health needed protection from the onslaught…