July 20, 2020 | There are some people in this world who radiate their purpose so clearly. For Ayanna Warrington – creator of Dallas-based The Black Girl Co. – connection is key. Recently, she and I exchanged notes on building The Black Girl Co. and how her group is responding to the challenges of 2020.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2020 | The America we have today was “inherited” from our ancestors, people we revere as innovators, pioneers and dissenters. Well, some of our ancestors. Some of our ancestors were brave but in bondage. Some were spiritual but pushed from their land. Some were risk-taking immigrants. Whether that’s good or bad depends on when and where they came from. In America, it’s our tradition to rebel, but we only like it when some people do it. July 4 celebrates one victory and cuts out every other narrative, even the ones of people who couldn’t enjoy freedom but bled for it anyway. Let’s unpack this a bit.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020 | Being black is about constant innovation for survival, physically and emotionally. It’s about reinvention, switching and pivoting. So is entrepreneurship, so it’s no surprise that many of my friends moonlight with side hustles they’re deeply passionate about. This week, I’m honored to spotlight Tori Rogers of Ebony Expats.
Read MoreJune 11, 2020 | The same all-American systems that were founded on racism also founded the fear of never doing or being “enough.” Whether you’re black or an ally, just remember that this work is urgent, but we’re in this for the long haul together. We all have a different role to play in this change, and there is enough for all of us to do if we spread the love around.
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