The rampant instability of our nation has caused some to face some cold, hard truths about their happiness — Last year, roughly five months into the pandemic, I considered quitting my job. To be frank, I just wasn’t happy there but I was deeply conflicted. I felt a profound sense of guilt. How could I be contemplating quitting my decent-paying, full-time job when millions were struggling, losing their jobs…

We want peace, not safety — Walking down the street as a woman can sometimes be a perilous task. Honestly, most of the time, I’m chill. I’m listening to music or a podcast, I’m pretending I’m in a music video or fantasizing about being in a dope action sequence, just normal, walking-down-the-street thoughts. But then something…

Life doesn’t end at 30 — Youth activism has always been central to social movements. It seems more now than ever (thanks to social media) that young people are not only out on the streets, but becoming the voices of movements, leading marches, protests, and strategic campaigns. And I’m fucking jealous. You don’t have to lecture…

Let’s talk about sex, baby — When I discuss my sex life with the people (read: women) that I trust the most, it’s more than just orgasm (or lack thereof). …

Wealth is a delusion Late last year, Bill Gates reclaimed his spot as the richest man in the world, overtaking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos by reporting wealth at a whopping $110 billion. Jeff Bezos has taken it back. In spades. The fact that two mega billionaires passing the baton is considered newsworthy is evidence…

Whether it’s Zoom or Slack, Black women can be who we are and get work done — I’ve long been a believer that professionalism is just a synonym for obedience. The less social capital you have, the more you are tethered to professionalism. It’s why Mark Zuckerberg can wear the same T-shirt to work while Black women are punished for wearing braids. The rules are different for…