International Day of the Girl (Since 2012) has been celebrated on October 11th as a day to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. It is as much an honor as it is our duty for us as WOMEN to pour love, […]
This year has been an amazing one for both my indoor & outdoor triathlon seasons. Getting faster, acquiring sponsorships, moving up to Olympic distance & in placement towards the top my age group of triathletes (and hope to see overall as well), has been great accomplishments for me this year. After today’s 2016 finale, I […]
After the verdict over Trayvon Martin, like many I was enraged & hurt. After feeling that the verdict and our justice system, left the statement, particularly to many Black men & boys, that they aren’t important, I was inspired to fulfill on this idea. This summer I was blessed to work with a group of […]
Yesterday morning I got the news that an incredible young man who’s life I touched, who touch me with his kindness & helpfulness, just cheerful spirit, was shot & killed Tuesday night. I’m still trying to believe it. Kevin Ambrose, this bright, talented 19 yr old student who used to come to my program, InnovaTeen […]
Nothing like an ignorant tweet to get me riled up. Most people that know me know I hardly ever get mad. However, my love & protection of family, loved ones and particularly children can put me on guard and in “mommy” mode leading me to get pretty pissed when those I care about are attacked. […]
