“My work is to give you what I know of my own particular path while allowing you to walk your own.”
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His death changed my life in ways I never thought were possible. He became the catalyst to get out and work toward the future we talked about. Activists have been doing this work for decades, but this was the first time I was able to expand my work outside of the computer screen and into the streets.
Read MoreSound as a modality of healing is my limitless source and what has sustained me throughout my life. Music also helps me activate the creative pathways that encourage me to dream and flow through my writing. A gift born out of pandemic-induced solitude has been all the new songs, artists, and songwriters I’ve added to my extensive quarantine playlist.
Read More“From its early horrific treatment of female slaves to today’s often begrudging acceptance of Black women as business owners, writers, actors, musicians, scientists, dedicated stay-at-home moms, and many other note-worthy and empowering roles, this country is still struggling to fully appreciate and understand the significant positive impact Black women have had and still have on her.”
Read MoreIn this in-depth, historical look, contributing writer, Cassandra Veney explores the connections of past abolitionist and Civil Rights movements to the work of the Black Lives Matter organization. Join her on this journey of where it started and how far we’ve come.
Read MoreThe culminating piece in our three-part series on our language and culture.
Read MoreDeborah Harris continues to focus her navigation of African American language, this time with professional photographer, Robeya Johnson.
Read MoreJoin Deborah Harris as she talks with Gwynn Johnson, Owner and Master Stylist, GoBy Geohaghan on fashion, language, and African American culture.
Read MoreHave you gotten to know the story of why Black & Bookish came to be? Read about why I went “all-Black”.
Read MoreIn celebration of Black History Month and the contributions of Zora Neale Hurston, the Skirball Cultural Center, in collaboration with The Los Angeles Urban League and the Ebony Repertory Theater, presented "Barracoon: A Tribute to Zora Neale Hurston”. I was able to attend and share my thoughts on what it really means to celebrate Black History Month.
Read MoreI love love LOVE books, but there are some bookish quirks that I like to keep in the dark. You can find what I'm reading or how I feel about my current book in multiple places around the web, but this is the only place I'll confess some of my uh oh's. Here are 6 weird confessions about my bookish life.
Read MoreThis week I diverged from my normal Friday Reads post to give you some context into the two books I featured. I focused all of this post on our recent homeschool days and I think you’ll like the change. Read on to learn more about the changes we’re making to our schooling schedule and the adventure we had this week.
Read MoreSummer means we're halfway through 2018 and that I'm halfway through my reading challenge for this year. Proof that I’m doing something when I’m away from my computer.
Read MoreI’ve missed you guys. In a longer than usual Friday Reads post, catch up with what the Scully Women are reading and doing.
Read MoreThe #Sipandread photo series is inspired by the beauty of book covers and the amateur photography I post on social media. Plus I drink coffee in the morning and (sometimes) wine in the evening. Enjoy!
Read MoreI took a little reading and writing break, but now I'm back with more books! Are we reading any of the same books into the weekend?
Read MoreI took a little reading and writing break, but now I'm back with more books! Are we reading any of the same books into the weekend?
Read MoreWhen some of the coolest women in my life live in the pages of a book, these are the ones I would want to have in my ultimate girl group. (Originally apperaed on the site Book Riot.)
Read MoreI took this photo two days after Philando Castile was murdered in his car in Minnesota. I know, it puts a damp mood on the whole thing, but that's what I was feeling when I posted this photo.
Read MoreWhen these moments of violence and action collide, I don't know what to do through a computer screen. Other activists are quick to tweet and share places to donate, books to read, and spout out quippy words of wisdom. But all I can do is read and think and process.
Read MoreThe #Sipandread photo series is inspired by the beauty of book covers and the amateur photography I post on social media. Plus I drink coffee in the morning and (sometimes) wine in the evening. Enjoy!
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