By Hi All, I can’t believe the day has finally arrived. I’ve been working on Free the Curls for well over a year (more on the
We the Unheard
People, including our “president,” are silent when Black people are murdered but want to make noise when Black people respond. We are tired, and we
Dear White People
Dear White People, In the midst of writing this, I often found myself staring at a blinking cursor. Words were nowhere to be found. I’m
5 Ways to Stay Social From a Distance
While COVID-19 aka “Rona” is running rampant in these streets, we’ve been advised to engage in social distancing. In California’s Bay Area, we’ve had a
How a Moment Became a Movement
As an educator, I strive to make my moments teachable. During Black History Month, several educators asked what they should do in honor of the
Free the Loc(k)s: Why Is Walmart Locking up Black Hair Products?
Picture it — wash day and I’m out of conditioner, low on shampoo, and in need of curling custard. So, I head to my local
My Students’ Lives Matter
It was time to pack up for lunch and I called, “Hands on top.” My students immediately froze, put their hands on their heads,
