If you were able to have one superpower, what would it be? I am 30 years old and hold two degrees – a bachelor’s degree and a law degree (and two minors; do those even count?!). I graduated high school in 2008, graduated college in 2011, and graduated law school in 2015. Out of ALL of those years of schooling […]
“Hallelujah, it’s Halloween!”
How did you celebrate Halloween growing up? I was not allowed to celebrate Halloween as a kid. I know some Christians choose not to celebrate for various reasons, and I cannot quite remember why my parents didn’t allow us to celebrate Halloween, all I know is they just didn’t permit it. And they didn’t just forbid us from dressing up. […]
“Unapologetically Black”
If someone tried to make you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, would you stand silent or stand up? Dear Token Black Girl, Don’t apologize. Don’t feel guilty. Regret nothing. This letter is not for them, it is for you. This letter is not meant to shame you, it is meant to inspire her. You didn’t know what it meant […]