These 31 Powerful Images of COVID-19’s Global Impact Will Probably Be in History Books
How the Pandemic has Affected My Mother
Although we are all in the same boat, some people have life-vests, flares, food and first aid. Others are in the hull with nothing more than duct tape, attempting to plug the holes in the vessel before too much water seeps in. Those above deck may feel prepared to ride out the storm, but they are only as safe as the people who will inevitably drown below, eventually sinking the entire boat and everyone on it. With so many different variables affecting how people experience the Pandemic, there is no one correct way to react to its consequences. This was also true for my mother.
Self-Love on Valentine’s Day
On a day that’s meant for celebrating couples, no one wants to hear “love yourself.” Well, get over it, gorgeous, … Continue Reading Self-Love on Valentine’s Day
Running Scenarios
I been running all my life. But only just broke in my sneakers. Taking on challenges, Yet fleeing from chaos. … Continue Reading Running Scenarios
Whats Going on in Libya?
When I first scrolled across the story, it was shocking that this could be happening again, and in this century! Though it was shocking enough to give me pause, I kept scrolling, hoping it was nothing but clickbait. Now, a week later, there is no denying the truth: in mid-November 2017, CNN reported secret footage confirming the sale of African migrants in Libya for as little as $400 per person. These migrants traveled to Libya with hopes to be smuggled into Europe, escaping the poor conditions of their homelands. Instead, they are being held captive without food or water, while badly beaten, sodomized or raped, and being forced to work in sub-human conditions without pay. They are being sold as property into indefinite slavery.
To Be ___________ in America
I bet you like that flag, Blue-blooded lover of a guns, Oh how beautifully, it waves for you. Should I keep running this race while tied to a tree? Seeing my peers pass me up never acknowledging their head start. So focused on their privilege, I forgot whats special about me.
10 Truths I’d Tell My Daughter about Being 20-Something
Now that the big 3-0 is almost here, Im waiting to exhale from mostly escaping the frustrating agist stereotypes of our society. I look in the mirror, still seeing my 18 year old appearance, but knowing there’s so much more underneath. I see a living testament to the mind being your most powerful God-given asset. You will become what you believe.
Moving into Miami Monday Only to Evacuate Tuesday!
I’ve lived in Miami for all of 5 minutes and it’s time to evacuate. So here I am, sitting in a Tallahassee airport at 3am writing about Miami instead of enjoying it. And of course I can’t think about Miami without thinking about my time in Cuba. [click the link for more]
