Reading books about black women – doesn’t qualify you as one who knows about black women… even if you are a black woman… Pretty much […]
My monkeys, my circus!
My life is amazing! Its full of babies and laughter, pregnant women and midwives. Its full of children, mine and everyone else’s. Its steeped in […]
Killing Cuts
Sometimes beign a woman means being one who faces a heartstopping series of attacks on a daily basis. From the direct threat of physical harm […]
Virgin, means woman onto herself.
It’s truly sad that the matter of virginity is often presented to girls / women as described in the article below. I speak to young […]
A Recent interview re: Immunizations
Hello all, I was contacted and asked to share my opinion regarding the vaccine controversy specifically as it affects African American Children. I thank you […]
Happy Labor Day..
I dedicate this labor day to all the mommas who walk the path of childbirth. May courage, kindness, patience, and spirit walk with them. I […]
Momma Love
Our little ones. The come squirming out of our bodies and immediately begin to show us parts of our selves that we never knew existed. […]
Morning prayer 8/28/15
My God, be close to my trembling heart. Lift my spirit to serve you . May I be a mirror, reflecting the precious peace of […]
ritual
Every morning she greeted her demons with a weary but determined gaze. “Hello folks, “She whispered. ” I see you, Don’t think I don’t, but […]
It will
I am taking deep breaths – and asking for despair to be lifted. May my eyes refocus to see the truth of things again: hope, […]