This has been quite a year! So many memories, so many triumphs, plenty of challenges, but all part of my story, and the broader story of our fair city. For my final blog, I’ll be writing about completing my Impact Project with the Ruth Ellis Center (REC).
Things never quite go the way you want or […]
I managed to hear so many stories and bits of wisdom from my interview with Lauren Hood, I broke the summary into 2 parts. Here is Part 2 for your viewing pleasure!
We rarely paused as we spoke, but did alternate between opinions, personal stories, and anything in between. It has now been some time since […]
I’m not sure if I read or heard about Lauren first, but her reputation preceded her. It was only a matter of time before, thanks to this fellowship, I would meet her. A woman so many hold in such high regard, because of the humble, honest, and thoughtful way she goes about her work. Her […]
Click here for the original blog post, published on Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity’s LinkedIn Page.
As of May, it will be two years since I graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Human Resource Management. As of June, it will be two years since I moved to Downtown Detroit (Lafayette Park). Life moves at a […]
Last Tuesday, I attended an impactful lecture given by renowned author Ta-Nehisi Coates at the University of Detroit-Mercy. This was one of many activities since moving to Detroit that took me out of my comfort zone. However, in order for me to live in this city, I must be honest about the past in order […]
A little over a year ago, I knew it was time for me to make a change.
I was miserable in my job, and despite moving and getting involved in Detroit, I still felt disconnected. I didn’t know what to do, who to reach out to, and slowly slid into depression.
I’d be lying if I said […]
There have been a multitude of well-intentioned people throughout the course of recorded history. Creative thinkers and tinkerers, connectors and collectors, striving to leave their mark on humankind.
Many have left behind unimaginable legacies, created systems and tangible goods that still remain important long after they walk the earth. While I believe in credit where credit is […]
*Side note: I typed this up as a Facebook status last Thursday. Since it was lengthy as a status, I thought it would be best to share and expand it as a blog post instead.
There are so many thoughts going through my head post-inauguration. Despite the dark and challenging ones, I keep coming back to […]
Before moving to Detroit, and especially before entering Challenge Detroit, race was unfortunately an afterthought. Growing up in a majority white suburb, going to a majority white college, I had never been confronted with racial inequality. I was somewhat aware that it existed. I did, however, believed conditions had improved for black Americans in the […]
I start this blog (which for the record, was supposed to be published last month), with a quote I think many Americans are feeling at the present moment:
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance” – Confucius
I have struggled to figure out what to write about, which is one of the reasons I […]
