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