Shondra Rhimes, creator of Gray’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder, wrote a book called Year of Yes: How to Dance it...

February is full of “love hype.” Singles and couples frequently feel caught up in the external trappings of Valentine’s Day. Everywhere...

Ntozake Shange, author of the famous choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf passed away this...

“Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes” is one of my favorite quotes. It captures the angst associated with truth-telling. Standing...

This post was written pre-confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. I am writing this during...

Back-to-school is an exciting time of year for most students, who anticipate buying new school supplies and clothes, seeing friends, and...

July is National Minority Mental Health Month. I can think of no issue that has a more profound impact on children and their mental...

What would you say if I told you that researchers, doctors, cities, states, and national organizations have found a way to help prevent...

Police shootings—much like lynchings—are forms of racial terrorism. Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of violence and intimidation—es

Last month, I asked you to think about what makes you sick and tired. Well, I am sick and tired of losing young lives to gun violence. I...