What are you reading?

Current read: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. I’m about halfway done with this one. Have you read it? What do you think? I’m not much of a novel reader unless it is written by Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, or a few others but this one has me hooked! It makes me want … Continue reading →

Don Lemon: OWN your mind

I know there are mixed opinions on Don Lemon and his views from the black community now-a-days but this video is one in which I agree with his point of view. How about you? (Clink into post to view video) This is a TEDx talk for CUNY. Continue reading →

Unite. Advocate. Change.

Lately I’ve seen a lot more people of all different races and backgrounds posting on social media about social justice issues- mainly with a racial impetus. I’ve seen videos on Facebook displaying police brutality caught on camera, pictures on Instagram showing protesters holding signs pleading for change and equality, posts from people who (sometimes) unexpectedly … Continue reading →

#RIPMikeBrown- My thoughts

I can’t not say something. (Excuse my bad grammar, but you’ll get over it!) There is just so much on my mind so I’ll probably jump around a lot. I figured I would write to try and keep from crying and/or my mind exploding (as tears well up in my eyes for the third time … Continue reading →

My Current Obsession

PODCASTS! Podcasts. Podcasts. Podcasts. The future of my commute is forever changed. I can’t get enough! I started listening to them 3 weeks ago. All I can say is, where have I been?! I’m obsessed with listening to the entrepreneurial ones. My top 4 favorites are StartUp hosted by Alex Blumberg, How Did You Get … Continue reading →

What are you reading?

I know I’m a little late on this one however, my current read is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. This is the first book I’ve read by him but MAN, it is pretty awesome! I purchased it on my iphone months ago and never read it. I tried to start once and I just couldn’t get … Continue reading →

24 for 24

I wrote this on September 11, 2014- the day before my 24th birthday. These are some things that I’ve learned on my journey to being 24 years old. I haven’t included everything of course, but here are some important ones that came to mind. Enjoy! 1. Enjoy the ride, life is all about the journey. … Continue reading →

“Diet Racism”

I found this on upworthy.com. A coworker told me about the site and it is pretty awesome! This video was just too awesome so I had to share. Keep in mind everyone does this, not just white people. We all have our preconceived notions of others, stereotypes, etc. based on consciously and subconsciously learned micro … Continue reading →

Sunday Seven

Wow, Sunday again? Already?! Well, cheers to another week, mate. (Mate just felt so fitting for the end of that sentence 😉). Here are my seven things for the past week. Enjoy! 1. I may be a little late on this one but Sam Smith’s album has been on repeat! 2. Waiting is so boring! … Continue reading →

Sunday Seven

Here are 7 things that have been on my mind the past week: 1. I’ve decided to grow out my short haircut and transition to natural. (We’ll see how long this decision lasts.) 2. Talking to my grandpa yesterday, I found out that I’m 1/4 white. Nothing against it and it doesn’t change who I … Continue reading →