It was July 13, 2013 when George Zimmerman was acquitted of killing young teen, Trayvon Martin. That’s when we first heard the words:...

When my husband and I moved back to LA from Chicago, I was excited to start auditioning again. Chicago had brought me some success with...

I’m always one for a good argument. I love hearing other peoples’ sides, and if I can be persuaded to change my mind on something through...

I want to tell you a story. It was the summer of 1961 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. A young black man, aged 17, together with a friend of...

I’m tired. I’m angry. I’m sad. I’m numb. But above anything, I’m painfully aware everyday that black people do not matter in this...

I remember when I walked away from church. It lasted about a year and half. I was transitioning from New York to Chicago to be with my...

To my Daughter Sienna, If you only knew the world you were born into. Well, perhaps you did know, which is why you were a week late! I...

Before I got pregnant, I would often go out for long walks and jogs. My husband and I live in a beautiful city and the neighborhood where...

By now, all of you know that on March 23rd I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She was 9 lbs 3 oz and 22 1/2 inches long—needless to...

The other day, for the first time in I don’t know how long, I sat at the piano. I started playing and writing a new melody. It was...

I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s been happening in the world lately, as I’m sure you all have been too. Last month (truly the...

I remember when I was in college, a friend of mine (and I say this loosely) said he didn't see me as being black. To him, I was simply...

I know this may come as a shocker to most of you but I hate marches. I completely support everyone’s right to protest and march for...

A lot of people are upset by the Oscar nominations, and while I agree there were quite a few snubs I’m more curious as to why...

As the new year comes to a close I’ve begun to look back at all the things that have left my life, whether they were opportunities,...

When I was younger I often heard the phrase “Forgive and Forget”. Forgive the person that hurt you, then forget it happened so it doesn’t...

Failure. It’s a word I probably use too often in my own life because it’s the one thing that scares me. I’m constantly in fear that I’m...

It seems like every day I wake up to a new person trending on Twitter because of a new unforgivable crime they've committed. Granted,...

I never understand when people are shocked that blatant and overt racism is still a thing. It’s a privilege when you don't have to be...

Unless you’ve been sitting under a rock hiding from social media and the news (which honestly if you are, no judgement here, I get it)...