Perspective From The Cell
I was born just a year and a half before MLK, Jr. was killed. While I can't remember segregated bathrooms, water fountains or schools, I've…
Where the writings and introductions of underrepresented communities are presented
I was born just a year and a half before MLK, Jr. was killed. While I can't remember segregated bathrooms, water fountains or schools, I've…
I have been caught in this strange space for the last five years where I desire to have a better and higher paying position, but…
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and…
I woke up in a dark white room.Blank faces stared back at me with expectation.I tried to bend and blend.I brushed off the instinct that…
Code switching between work colleagues. Tone down my skin and voice Can’t be a threat but the best hype girl. The supporting character but I…
“When did you first have a Black teacher?” The question pops up online from time to time and sparks many discussions. The answers tend to…
Continue reading → “Mama, She Looks Like Me.”: The Importance of Black Educators
“Hey Ms. Joy?”, he said. “Yes… (I’m trying to take attendance)” “Another black man got shot last night” “(pause) I know” 5 minutes later, I…