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 ritual helps us mark not only the end of a year, but the beginning of a new one—and the continuation of our people. While celebrations […]
Love is not a far cry from tangible delight. The tapestry of human life contains ever-rich patterns, shape formations, and constellations reflecting the motif of human connectedness. We see semblances of it in cinema and visual art, we feel its vibration in the tones and symphonies of instruments, we hear […]
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 find myself thinking about the challenges Black women have faced this year. Recent data shows our unemployment rate increased from 6.7% to 7.5% between August […]
It is that time of year again, when the ground gets cold, leaves get crunchy, and the aroma of sweet potato pie wafts throughout every room in Grandma’s house. Despite often experiencing significant inequality in everyday life (Bonilla-Silva, 2021), for many Black families, the holidays are frequently characterized by […]
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, stress, and emotional fatigue, particularly for those navigating systemic inequities that persist year-round. African-centered traditions, however, offer culturally rooted pathways to psychological healing and resilience. […]
Reflection is a powerful tool for fostering self-love and restoring power to our minds. It offers us an opportunity to appreciate progress, express gratitude, explore mistakes, and identify areas for improvement. In the spirit of reflection and in honor of our Ancestors, I offer this reflection on a visit to […]
