On Dr. Angelou: Rest In Power

The first thing I ever read by Dr. Angelou was " I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" when I was in 7th grade.  She created a spark in me and a curiosity in me for writing.  Without Dr. Angelou, I would have never discovered James Baldwin, Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, the Harlem Renaissance, Nikki … Continue reading On Dr. Angelou: Rest In Power

The Path Less Traveled

I have reached a point where some hard decisions need to be made.  Sometimes, goals are reached by traveling a straight line to get there.  Detours happen in life.  In fact, my life is full of detours. I am okay with that.  I wouldn't be who I am without them.  Of course, life is too … Continue reading The Path Less Traveled