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The truth is, 35 years is a long time to wait for a prayer to be answered for a father to be reunited with his daughter, his baby girl who was intentionally and painfully kept from him. This last year (16 months) of building a relationship with my father has been one of the most gracious, unexpected gifts of my life and one I didn’t know I needed, or even felt worthy of. Parental Alienation as a form of psychological warfare is not a new concept, but it is now being discussed

As an Afro-Indigenous woman and Beyonce fan, when I saw the backlash against Beyoncé for wearing a Buffalo Soldiers shirt, I couldn’t...

I went back and forth about whether to share this, but last week, a man we once called “Papa”—my mom’s ex-husband, passed away. I hadn’t...

Seattle, a vibrant city known for its iconic Space Needle, lush landscapes, and dynamic cultural scene, has a rich and complex history...

Happy Juneteenth!! Some of you might remember the violence I experienced on Juneteenth 2020. As author and social work colleague Resmaa...

My work brings me to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana often! New Orleans, with its rich cultural tapestry and vibrant nightlife, has a...