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I thought I would drop off these affirmations because, to be honest, I need them right now. I needed them two years ago and three years ago and five years ago. I needed them at 17, at 13, at 9. I can look back at every age and see the girl I was, trying to…

There was nothing waiting for me at Rothschilds Library, of course. Or any of the other five libraries on campus, for that matter. But Nia didn’t need to know that.  I speed-walked for a few blocks until I was sure that I could no longer feel the burn of her gaze on my back.  I…

I’ve spent the last hour giving my unsolicited analysis (v. intentionally not using the word rant) of the sociological experiment known as Love Island on IG.No, no one asked my opinion. But in the immortal words of Janelle Monáe, prolific Black feminist scholar:“This ain’t parking—I don’t need your validation.” 😜 So. I saw a clip…

I’ve been dating more this year, and it’s been deeply revealing. Not just of what I like, but of everything I still fear. All my soft spots. The anxious little girl inside me who is as terrified of rejection as she is wired to expect it. I could let the pain that the possibility of…

Some weeks just gut you.They don’t ask gently. They pry open all the soft places, poke at the half-healed bruises, and whisper questions like knives. Will it ever not just…end? Will I ever have a say? Will it ever be me? Why (not)? Some weeks ask questions like a mirror– cold, sharp-edged, and too close…

It’s always been easier for me to believe in other people’s ability than than to believe in my own. People I love, I can see their paths so clearly. I cheer for them. I hold faith on their behalf. But when it comes to me? I start grasping for formulas. The “right” way. The “right”…

Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Dropping this affirmation playlist that I used to play in the background while getting ready for the day. TBH, morning routines have become such a weird, yucky, compulsory part of hustle culture, and for a while, I felt like I had to meditate, listen to affirmations, etc., just to have the perfect…

Black Girl Memoir – Doechii St. Chroma – Tyler the Creator Omega – SZA Oscar Winning Tears – RAYE I Got You – Jaime Woods Human – rum.gold Woman Commando – Ayra Starr ft. Anitta & Coco Jones Mutt – Leon Thomas First Time – Teeks Thank You – rum.gold Supercut – Lorde Mr. Morale…

Jesus belongs with the oppressed. To hear what I’m saying, you have to put yourself in a paradigm where belonging doesn’t mean ownership. When I say Jesus belongs, I don’t mean that in the sense of possession. I mean it in the language of belonging, familiarity, community, home. My father was born under British colonial…

I know, I know, it’s been a while…I have been writing, though the words haven’t quite made it out of my mind and onto paper (or a computer screen). What can I say? I’ve been up to a lot—work, spending time with my bi-continental parents while they’re in this half of the hemisphere, and savoring…