Activism

Where I grew up, my community was mostly white. But that didn’t mean that we weren’t aware of race. In fact, it was quite the opposite. The Ku Klux Klan had a strong presence in my community. From time...

“Care. Love. Be outraged. Be devastated. Don’t just give up. The world needs good humans today.” This source of inspiration the day after the Las Vegas shootings came from an unexpected source: a post on The Ellen Show’s Instagram account....

I was so healthy I hadn’t even been to the doctor in ten years. I hadn't had so much as a cold since the Clinton administration! But my new health insurance was forcing me to get a checkup. I...

Your doorbell and phone are ringing nonstop. You're receiving lots of mail, and the ads are constantly running on TV, radio, and social media. This can only mean one thing: election season is upon us! It's hard to believe,...

On Monday, we celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are several service activities planned in the area to commemorate Dr. King’s dream for racial and economic justice.  MLK Day Unity in the...

Helpless. I'm not ashamed to admit that this is the adjective I would use to best describe how I feel right now. Logically, I know that there are many things that I can (and should) be doing. But emotionally? Well,...

It is no secret to anyone that we are in the thick of a general election season.  Political ads abound on television, radio, and in print.  Everyone seems to want to tell you why their particular candidate is the...

I’m excited to announce my upcoming video series Local Moms Who Lead. This series will highlight local moms who are also community leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, and more. We’ll explore topics such as how parenting has influenced their leadership style...

“When you get home with baby, make sure you’re following the ABC’s of safe sleep for SIDS prevention.  Alone, on their Back, in their Crib.”  I have recited that sentence countless times in the last three years as an...

The holiday season has arrived! This the time of year when many of us reflect and take stock of the blessings in our lives. It’s also the perfect time to remember those who are less fortunate, and the holidays...