Juneteenth and the Unfinished Promise of America
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, informing enslaved African Americans that they were free. That day, now known as Juneteenth, marks the delayed but decisive announcement of freedom for the last remaining enslaved Black people in the United States.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Protecting Your Peace!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to reflect, raise awareness, and take intentional steps to prioritize our emotional and physical well-being. In a world that often asks us to do more, be more, and move faster, it is vital that we pause, take inventory of our inner lives, and protect our peace.
Living Life with Purpose: A Good Friday Reflection
On this Good Friday, I find myself deep in thought, pondering what it truly means to live a life of purpose. I have always believed in lifting people up. It is a core part of who I am.
Leadership, Humanity, and the Public Purpose
Some people talk the talk, but walking the walk is something entirely different. I never got into public service for recognition or a paycheck. I chose this path because I was raised in the South Bronx during a time when the borough was suffering.
An Ode to My Grandmother: My Decision to Go to Law School!
Today would have been my grandmother Harriett’s 84th birthday. And while the ache of her absence is still very real, I feel her presence more than ever as I take this next step in life. I am going to law school.
Dreams are Meant to be Followed!
If the 2024 election taught me anything, it is this. We must be deeply engaged in our communities, stand up for justice, advocate for those who are silenced, and educate ourselves and others.
Law School Here I Come!
Times have been challenging. The new administration has raised deep questions for me about justice, equity, and how we fight for the future we believe in.