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“The Kwanzaa principle of Nia means not only purpose but also “will” or “intent”. What is at stake is the determination to make sure that black people are recognized as a people with a will of their own- that they count as actors in history and not merely as objects (or pawns) of history. ” from Linguistic Dilemmas of Afrocentricity | The Diaspora Experience [Vocation]

Commonplace Books of Sci-Fi Novelist Octavia E. Butler

My search engine travels took me to the commonplace books of renowned Science Fiction novelist Octavia E. Butler. I’m richer in spirit to know her words and work live beyond the pages of her many novels—more about that in a minute. But first: By a raise of hands, how many have heard of Commonplace books? Before finding the […]

Byline | EBONY Magazine

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Check out my two feature articles in EBONY Sept 2018 Fashion Issue. I had the pleasure to speak with the indefatigable Emmy Award-nominated lead actress and TV show creator, Issa Rae. I write about her experience with the Peabody award-winning HBO series “Insecure” and how its success is helping her to provide a voice for […]